Google Signs Deal to Use Geothermal Energy at its Nevada Data Centers
Renewable energy company Ormat Technologies has signed an agreement with Google to deliver up to 150 megawatts of geothermal power to the tech giant's Nevada data centers, adding continuous clean electricity as artificial intelligence operations push energy consumption higher. New geothermal capacity comes online between 2028 and 2030 under NV Energy's Clean Transition Tariff, which allows major electricity buyers to purchase renewable generation while covering full costs themselves rather than passing expenses to other utility customers. Geothermal energy taps heat from deep underground to generate electricity that runs continuously, unlike solar panels or wind turbines that depend on weather conditions.…
