Google has reached a landmark agreement with geothermal energy pioneer Fervo Energy to purchase nearly half a gigawatt of electricity. The power will supply a planned data center facility in Utah, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2028.
This partnership highlights the growing urgency for major tech companies to secure reliable, clean power sources to sustain expanding artificial intelligence workloads. While recent reliance on fossil fuel deals complicated corporate net-zero pledges, this advanced geothermal arrangement offers a scalable path forward.
Fervo’s enhanced geothermal systems represent a significant technological leap, potentially unlocking vast domestic clean energy reserves. The long-term collaboration underscores Google’s ongoing commitment to supporting innovative next-generation power solutions.
- Google agrees to purchase 396 megawatts from Fervo’s Utah plant.
- Energy will power a new data center expected to go online in 2028.
- Includes an option for Google to acquire an additional 600 megawatts.
- Aims to fuel AI expansion while supporting corporate clean energy targets.
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