Google Just Signed the Largest Geothermal Power Deal Ever—and You Can Guess Why
Power Shift is Ellyn Lapointe’s ongoing Gizmodo series that explores advancements in green technology, with a focus on renewable energy, grid modernization, and emissions reduction. As the AI boom drives the proliferation of data centers across the United States, their massive, around-the-clock energy demands are putting significant strain on the grid. There is one clean energy source that could, however: geothermal energy.
- ▪Power Shift is Ellyn Lapointe’s ongoing Gizmodo series that explores advancements in green technology, with a focus on renewable energy, grid modernization, and emissions reduction.
- ▪As the AI boom drives the proliferation of data centers across the United States, their massive, around-the-clock energy demands are putting significant strain on the grid.
- ▪There is one clean energy source that could, however: geothermal energy.
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| Original publisher | Gizmodo |
| Canonical URL | https://gizmodo.com/google-just-signed-the-largest-geothermal-power-deal-ever-and-you-can-guess-why-2000809397 |
| Publication time | Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:27 +0000 |
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Power Shift is Ellyn Lapointe’s ongoing Gizmodo series that explores advancements in green technology, with a focus on renewable energy, grid modernization, and emissions reduction. As the AI boom drives the proliferation of data centers across the United States, their massive, around-the-clock energy demands are putting significant strain on the grid. Many operators are turning to on-site natural gas turbines as a way to meet their needs while bypassing the grid, but this comes with serious climate…
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