Fervo Energy and Google have signed a 396 MW geothermal power purchase agreement, expanding Google's clean energy portfolio with firm, around-the-clock geothermal generation. The deal represents one of the largest geothermal PPAs in history, adding to a growing push by hyperscalers to secure carbon-free baseload power. Fervo's enhanced geothermal technology is central to the agreement, distinguishing it from intermittent renewable sources.
Geothermal power is increasingly attractive to data center operators because it delivers continuous baseload electricity without the intermittency problems of wind and solar. A 396 MW commitment signals that enhanced geothermal is moving from pilot scale to a genuine grid resource capable of meeting hyperscaler demand.
The 396 MW figure, the named parties Fervo Energy and Google, and the PPA structure triggered selection. This article covers a distinct agreement from the previously published Google-Fervo Utah deal; the scale and contract structure make it independently newsworthy. 1 similar article covering this event was reviewed but not selected.