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Fervo and Google sign world's largest deal for next-gen geothermal power
Google and Fervo Energy signed a deal for 400 megawatts of geothermal power to supply data center energy needs by 2028.
What: The project in southwest Utah will be one of the world's largest geothermal systems. A 33-megawatt test unit is scheduled to begin generating power in Q4 2026.
Why it matters: As AI workloads surge, large cloud providers are increasingly moving toward direct investment in non-intermittent, carbon-free energy sources to guarantee long-term power grid stability.
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- Geothermal power: Energy derived from heat stored in the Earth's crust, providing a constant, stable power source unlike wind or solar.
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