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Cutting-Edge Geothermal Plant Delivers Power for First Time
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Fervo Energy has achieved first power generation from Cape Station, Utah, the first enhanced geothermal system at utility scale, delivering a 33-megawatt block ahead of schedule. Phase I targets 100 megawatts across three blocks, with expansion to 400 megawatts underway and 900 megawatts of power purchase agreements secured, including a notable 396-megawatt deal with Google.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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Utility-scale geothermal power is no longer theoretical, making you rethink where to source clean, reliable energy for your climate-focused tech. Projects securing long-term contracts like Google's show that large-scale buyers are ready to pay for predictable renewable power.
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2 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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