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Meta inks a new geothermal energy deal to support AI
- Meta has signed a new geothermal energy deal with XGS Energy to add 150 megawatts of electricity to power its data center in New Mexico.
- The agreement aims to support Meta's growing energy needs for AI infrastructure.
- Geothermal startups, like XGS Energy, are benefitting from the increasing demand for power from data centers.
- Geothermal plants generate electricity by tapping into Earth's heat, but the US only gets a small fraction of its electricity from geothermal sources.
- Companies like XGS Energy are working to make geothermal energy more accessible and efficient.
- XGS Energy focuses on reusing water and preventing it from escaping into the environment during geothermal energy production.
- Meta made a previous 150MW deal with Sage Geosystems for geothermal power plant development.
- The partnership with XGS Energy is part of Meta's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.
- The initiative with XGS Energy is planned to be operational by 2030 in two phases.
- Meta's move towards cleaner energy sources is essential to achieve its environmental goals.
- Last week, Meta announced plans to acquire more carbon pollution-free electricity by reviving an old nuclear reactor.
- In contrast, a utility in Louisiana proposed building new gas-fired power plants to support a Meta data center.
- Meta, like other tech companies, faces challenges in reducing its carbon footprint while expanding its AI capabilities.
- The deal with XGS Energy focuses on enhancing geothermal energy accessibility and sustainability in New Mexico.
- The partnership aligns with Meta's efforts to adopt cleaner energy sources and reduce its environmental impact.
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