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Google's Historic 396 MW Clean Energy Deal Just Changed the Game for 1 AI Power Play

Google's Historic 396 MW Clean Energy Deal Just Changed the Game for 1 AI Power Play

Google has formed a strategic partnership with Fervo Energy to acquire clean geothermal energy, marking a significant step in the tech giant's commitment to sustainable power sources. The deal involves a 396-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement (PPA), making it the largest enhanced geothermal PPA to date. Fervo Energy, a newly public company, specializes in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), a technology that enables geothermal energy generation in areas without traditional geothermal sites.

This partnership not only ensures Google's power needs are met with reliable, clean energy but also provides Fervo with the visibility and credibility required to scale its operations.

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