Google has signed a major clean-energy agreement with Fervo Energy, committing to buy 396 megawatts from the company's Cape Station geothermal project in Utah. The plant is expected to begin operating in 2028, and the agreement also gives Google the option to add another 600 megawatts through June 2030.
The deal reflects a broader shift among hyperscale tech companies as they search for reliable electricity to support expanding data center and AI infrastructure. For Google, geothermal power adds a new layer to its long-running clean energy strategy, which has already included wind, solar, and battery storage.
Fervo's enhanced geothermal approach is designed to access deeper underground heat resources, opening the door to larger-scale power generation. The company is permitted to develop up to 2 gigawatts at Cape Station, while technical assessments suggest the site could hold enough heat for even more output over time.
The partnership also builds on a relationship that has developed over several years, with Google previously supporting Fervo through investments and early power purchases. As geothermal technology matures, it is becoming a more visible option in the race to power digital infrastructure with low-carbon electricity.
This agreement may help shape a future where advanced geothermal energy plays a larger role in powering the next generation of computing.
