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Ormat Technologies pivots to AI data center power with geothermal EGS

Ormat Technologies, a long-standing geothermal power provider, is pivoting to meet the surging energy demands of AI data centers. The company is developing Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) which combine traditional geothermal techniques with advanced oil-drilling methods to enable power generation almost anywhere. Ormat is undertaking pilot projects with partners like Sage Geosystems, SLB, Google, and Switch, aiming for economic viability and scalability to compete with other energy sources. This strategic move has already seen Ormat's stock rise, with significant revenue growth reported. AI

IMPACT Ormat's EGS technology could provide a scalable, clean energy source for the growing AI data center market.

RANK_REASON Company pivot to meet AI infrastructure demand with new energy technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Ormat Technologies pivots to AI data center power with geothermal EGS

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jordan Blum ·

    Powering the cloud after 60 years underground: Ormat’s geothermal pivot to AI

    Ormat launched two next-gen geothermal projects with Sage Geosystems and SLB in Nevada.