"Google Harnesses Geothermal Energy in Groundbreaking Project"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Google has partnered with startup Fervo to launch a geothermal energy project in Nevada, aiming to power its data centers with clean energy. The project, which utilizes new technology, has a capacity of 3.5 MW and will feed electricity into the local grid serving two of Google's data centers. Geothermal energy is seen as a key component of Google's plan to run on carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, providing a consistent power source when wind and solar energy are not available. The project leverages existing technologies from the oil and gas industry and has received backing from Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures and the US Department of Energy.