Generating power that is clean, reliable and affordable, is the energy trilemma of our time.
Fervo Energy has met the challenge with new geothermal technology that brings 24/7 carbon-free energy, one step closer. Their 'Project Red' pilot successfully tested a 3.5-MW enhanced geothermal system (EGS) that is now powering the local energy grid serving Google's data centres in Nevada.
Geothermal innovation is key in our journey to net zero with technology crossover crucial between industries. While most clean electricity demand is met by wind and solar innovation their dependency on environmental conditions has limitations.
Geothermal, is a well-established always on' renewable energy, using subsurface hot water to produce electricity. And as demand for 24/7 clean energy increases, next-generation geothermal technologies are uniquely positioned to meet that need.
"Alongside wind and solar power, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS's, have a major role to play in how renewable energy technologies can contribute to the future of our global electric grids," says Steve Fercho, Exploration Geoscience Lead at Fervo Energy.
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