Geothermal Breakthrough in Nevada
A novel geothermal project by startup Fervo has begun supplying electricity to a local grid serving Google's data centers, marking a landmark achievement for renewable energy. Dubbed Project Red, this operation in Nevada is the first to efficiently exploit the Earth's heat using advanced geothermal technology, potentially paving the way for widespread use of this green energy source, despite its current minimal contribution to the global power supply.
- The endeavor uses an 'enhanced' geothermal system to create artificial hot springs by injecting water into dry rock, heating it enough to generate power—a technique adapted from hydraulic fracturing.
- With initial success, producing 2-3 megawatts and the potential for more, Fervo's CEO Tim Latimer sees the project as a scalable solution that could significantly increase the viability of geothermal energy worldwide.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/11/new-type-of-geothermal-power-plant-powers-data-centers-in-the-desert/
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