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Amazon signs first geothermal deal with NV Energy to support data center operations in Reno, Nevada
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Amazon has partnered with Nevada-based utility NV Energy to support the deployment of 700MW of low-carbon energy to power its data center operations in the Reno area.
Key facts
- The addition will be led by US geothermal discovery firm Zanskar, which earlier this month entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NV to deliver 100MW of geothermal capacity
- Amazon currently operates data center facilities in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), located in Storey County east of Reno
- Salt Lake City-based Zanskar uses proprietary AI to identify "hidden" geothermal spots and reduce exploration drilling risks
- Meta has signed two deals in the space with XGS and Sage Geosystems
Summary
Meta and others have thrown their backing behind experimental geothermal projects as energy demand from AI continues to rise. The deal will see Amazon support NV to add 100MW of geothermal capacity to its portfolio. Salt Lake City-based Zanskar uses proprietary AI to identify "hidden" geothermal spots and reduce exploration drilling risks. The deal is Amazon’s first within the geothermal sector.