Tech Giant Wants To Power Massive Data Center With Geothermal Energy

Sean Moran Investigative Reporter, Technology September 01, 2026 4:19 PM ET Google is betting big on geothermal energy as a viable power source for its sprawling data center buildout.Geothermal developer Fervo Energy on Tuesday signed the deal with Google for its Cape Station geothermal project in Utah, the Wall Street Journal reported, with the agreement showcasing big tech’s push for more reliable and clean energy sources to power energy-hungry data centers. The deal would provide Google nearly 400 megawatts, roughly enough power for a midsize city.Geothermal energy, which has typically been hindered by high costs and longer development time, involves capturing heat inside the earth, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Fervo plans to use oil-and-gas drillers to creat