Geothermal firms face grid bottlenecks and stock volatility despite AI demand
Next-generation geothermal energy is gaining traction as a reliable power source for AI data centers, but commercial scaling is hindered by grid connection delays, high interest rates, and regulatory hurdles. While investment in the sector surged to $2.2 billion in 2025, companies like Fervo Energy have seen significant stock declines due to broader market pullbacks. Legislative efforts, such as the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, aim to streamline federal permitting to accelerate deployment, while international bodies push for global cooperation to overcome subsurface and infrastructure barriers.

