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Geothermal set to Power AI and Data Centres

To meet the massive energy demands of new data centres, Eavor CEO John Redfern emphasized the potential of next-generation geothermal to meet their quota. Unlike intermittent renewable sources, geothermal offers reliable, baseload power—an essential feature for tech companies seeking stable and independent energy solutions.

AI’s rapid growth is intensifying pressure on global energy systems, prompting companies like Microsoft and Google to explore alternative power sources as they simultaneously try to meet their decarbonization goals. While nuclear energy remains on their radar, Redfern explained that geothermal offers similar benefits with fewer long-term delays.

“Geothermal offers versatility unmatched by other renewable sources,” Redfern explained, emphasizing its ability to provide isolated power systems. This feature is particularly attractive to tech companies seeking energy independence to avoid straining public grids.

Geothermal energy is drawing renewed attention as tech giants seek clean and stable power sources to run AI data centers. The article refers to the IEA projections that geothermal could contribute up to 15% of global electricity demand growth by 2050, as clean energy becomes a priority for AI-driven industries.

As Alberta pushes to position itself as a data center hub, provincial innovation minister Nate Glubish noted a “desperate” need to rapidly build AI infrastructure. Consistently heated by the Earth’s core, geothermal is a resource that holds immense potential to power energy-intensive data centers.

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