Meta Partners with Sage Geosystems for Pioneering Geothermal Energy Project

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AUSTIN, Texas, August 26, 2024 (V SOCIAL MEDIA OF HOLLYWOOD) - Meta has announced a new partnership with Sage Geosystems to expand the use of geothermal energy in the United States. The collaboration will leverage Sage’s proprietary Geopressured Geothermal System (GGS) to provide carbon-free power for Meta’s data centers, marking a significant advancement in the deployment of clean energy technologies.

The announcement was made at the U.S. Department of Energy’s geothermal workshop, where Meta emphasized its commitment to reliable, affordable, and carbon-free power. "We’re excited to partner with Sage on a first-of-its-kind project exploring the use of new, advanced geothermal energy in parts of the country where it has not been possible before," Meta stated in its announcement.

Geothermal energy, traditionally concentrated in regions like Nevada, Utah, and California, will now be explored more widely across the U.S. through Sage’s GGS technology. This system promises to harness geothermal energy from hot dry rock formations, which are more abundant compared to traditional hydrothermal sources. According to Meta, this technology "marks a significant advancement for the clean energy sector, showcasing the ability to harness geothermal energy virtually anywhere."

The first phase of the project is expected to be operational by 2027, with plans to deliver up to 150 MW of new geothermal baseload power to support Meta’s data centers. This initiative is part of Meta’s broader commitment to achieving a zero-carbon economy and advancing renewable energy solutions. To date, the company has contracted more than 12,000 MW in renewable energy projects, making it one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally.

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