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energy1 month ago•5 min saved

Fervo Energy’s Utah Geothermal Plant Nears Commercial Launch Amid Data Center Power Crunch

Fervo Energy is set to connect its Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Utah to the grid next month, marking the first commercial operation of its kind in the US. The company aims to leverage oil-and-gas drilling techniques to generate emissions-free baseload power for data centers, with total contracted power reaching 1 GW following a new deal with Google. Despite a 57% stock decline since its May IPO, Fervo is targeting cost reductions to $3,000 per kW to compete with other energy sources.

via CNBC|

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energy3 years ago•10 min saved

Fracking Sparks Geothermal Tool Innovation

Geothermal energy, a vast source of clean power, is being unlocked using techniques borrowed from the fracking industry. Traditional geothermal plants, which tap into natural hot water reservoirs, only account for 0.4% of America's electricity. However, by using advanced drilling methods developed for oil and gas extraction, experts believe it's possible to access the heat stored in hot, dry rocks almost anywhere. Companies like Fervo Energy and Eavor are using fracking techniques and underground radiators to create artificial geothermal reservoirs. Other companies are exploring plasma torches and energy waves to drill even deeper and tap into "superhot" temperatures. Despite challenges such as cost, water use, and permitting, interest in geothermal is growing as it offers a reliable and clean energy source that can complement wind and solar power.

via The New York Times|

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