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A clean energy source is buried under the desert, but it takes water to use it
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
New geothermal energy projects in the dry Western United States are gaining support from tech giants like Google and Meta due to their potential for consistent clean power for data centers, but most geothermal technologies require significant water use, complicating deployment in arid regions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.
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You must rethink power sourcing if your data center needs clean, reliable energy in water-stressed areas. New geothermal tech offers steady power but demands smart water management or alternative systems to avoid supply bottlenecks.
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