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Geothermal firm Ormat inks major power deal with Google for AI infrastructure

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Ormat, a long-standing geothermal energy company, has entered into a significant power purchase agreement with Google. This deal, which will supply up to 150MW in Nevada, is a substantial increase from their previous data center contracts and signals Ormat's strategic shift towards supporting AI infrastructure. The company is also advancing enhanced geothermal projects with partners Sage Geosystems and SLB, slated for operation in late 2027. AI

IMPACT This deal highlights the growing demand for dedicated, high-capacity energy solutions to power AI infrastructure, potentially driving further investment in renewable energy sources for data centers.

RANK_REASON Significant partnership between a traditional energy company and a major tech firm for AI infrastructure. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Geothermal firm Ormat inks major power deal with Google for AI infrastructure

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    Ormat, a 60-year-old geothermal company, has signed a power purchase agreement with Google for up to 150MW in Nevada. The deal is more than ten times its first

    Ormat, a 60-year-old geothermal company, has signed a power purchase agreement with Google for up to 150MW in Nevada. The deal is more than ten times its first data centre contract and marks the company pivot to AI infrastructure. Enhanced geothermal pilots with Sage Geosystems a…

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