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Quaise Energy has raised $134 million in Series B funding to develop technology that uses microwaves to drill deep into the Earth's crust. The goal is to access superhot geothermal energy at depths previously unreachable by conventional mechanical drills.
PNNL, Nvidia, and Fervo Energy are collaborating to create a digital twin for geothermal energy exploration. The project aims to reduce drilling uncertainty by leveraging AI to model subsurface conditions.
Microsoft and G42 plan $1B data center in Kenya for new Azure region using geothermal energy. Project stalls due to high power demands. Seen as key for African investment and cloud expansion.
Bill Gates-backed geothermal firm Fervo Energy upped its IPO target to $1.82bn on a $7.4bn valuation. It increased share count by 26% and top price by 8% per SEC filing. Demand stems from AI data centers needing clean baseload power.
US states are exploring the conversion of decommissioned oil and gas wells into renewable energy sources. This initiative aims to mitigate environmental pollution while repurposing existing industrial infrastructure for power generation.