Google uses earth heat for power

JerryRigEverything on YouTube reports on a new energy project. Google and Fervo Energy are using heat from deep underground to make power. They drill holes in Nevada to move water through hot rocks. This process creates carbon-free electricity for data centres.

What it means

Think of a giant kettle on a stove. The heat from the stove turns water into steam. That steam moves a wheel to make power. This project works the same way. It uses the heat from the earth as the stove. It moves water through hot rocks to create steam for electricity.

Google is using deep earth heat to run its computers without using coal or gas.

Why it matters to you

You might think big energy news only affects big tech firms. It does not. It changes how your business will run in the future. Power costs will change as we move away from oil and coal. You need to know how these shifts will affect your price.

• Your electricity costs may change as new power sources come online.
• You might need to find new ways to power your office or shop.
• You can plan for a future with cleaner energy for your brand.

What to do

You must plan for a world where your power comes from the ground. We help you map out these changes. We find where your energy costs will drop or rise. This helps you stay ahead of your rivals.

1. Check your energy billsSee how much you pay for power now.
2. Plan your tech growthMake sure your hardware can run on new power types.
3. Talk to your suppliersAsk them about moving to heat from the earth.

You might buy new machines for the old power grid. This choice wastes your money because the grid cannot handle the new load.