Fervo brings new geothermal plant online in Utah
Fervo Energy, a startup backed by Bill Gates, has started producing power at its new geothermal plant in Utah. This is the first time a utility-scale enhanced geothermal system—using horizontal drilling and fracking to tap heat deep underground—has supplied electricity to the grid. The plant's first unit can power around 23,000 homes; two more units and major expansion are planned.
- First utility-scale enhanced geothermal plant online
- Initial capacity powers roughly 23,000 homes
- Next phases aim for up to 900-megawatt total output
- Southern California Edison is purchasing the power
- Traditional geothermal relies on rare natural reservoirs
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