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Energy verified Verified Outcome TRL 8

Next-Gen Geothermal (EGS)

domain Client: Hyperscale Data Center handshake Provider: Fervo Energy schedule Deploy: 2021-Present
96 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

First commercial deployment of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) using horizontal drilling techniques from the oil industry to create 24/7 carbon-free power for data centers.

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"A breakthrough for baseload renewables. Solar/Wind are intermittent; Geothermal is constant. Fervo proved that horizontal fracking tech can unlock geothermal anywhere, not just near volcanoes. Essential for data center decarbonization."

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warning The Challenge

Data centers need 24/7 power. Solar and wind require massive battery backups to cover night/calm periods. Traditional geothermal was limited to rare geological hotspots. Google needed a 'firm' clean energy source to meet its 24/7 carbon-free goal.

psychology The Solution

Partnered with Fervo Energy to drill 'Project Red'. Fervo used horizontal drilling and fiber-optic sensing (oil & gas tech) to create fracture networks in hot impermeable rock deep underground. They pump water down, it heats up, and returns to the surface to drive turbines. This 'Enhanced' system works without natural aquifers.

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Grid Interconnect
Deployment Model
PPA
Data Classification
Subsurface Data
Estimated TCO / ROI
Competitive with Solar+Storage
POC Summary (2021 to 2023)

"Project Red in Nevada."

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Induced Seismicity High Traffic light protocols.
Cost per MWh Medium Scale economies.

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Audited value realization curve

3.5 MW of continuous power generated in pilot Verified Outcome
Primary KPI70% reduction in drilling time via learning curve
Audit CycleFirst corporate agreement for EGS power

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: DOE Earthshot
  • Maturity (TRL): 8
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Subsurface Data

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for Hyperscale Data Center without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-688
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-688

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