Google has recently ignited a pioneering geothermal energy project, infusing Nevada's power grid with uninterrupted streams of carbon-free electricity, Engadget reports.
The company's strategic move marks a milestone in its ambitious quest to power all data centers and office spaces with 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.
Partnering with clean energy trailblazer Fervo Energy in 2021, Google embarked on a mission to develop an enhanced geothermal system (EGS) that defies the limitations of conventional renewable sources.
Unlike solar and wind, geothermal energy offers a round-the-clock supply, a critical advantage to maintain consistent power flow to data centers.
Engadget reports that Fervo Energy's recent breakthrough shattered previous records in geothermal technology. Boasting a system capable of producing 3.5 megawatts of electricity, equivalent to energizing approximately 2,600 homes, this marked a watershed moment-the first successful commercial-scale demonstration of an EGS.
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