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Geothermal power could be 'massively impactful for global decarbonization' as US plant gets a boost


Geothermal power could no longer be a ‘niche’ clean energy source as a US company gains new backing.

The first generation of geothermal plants, for example, The Geysers in California, tapped into superheated reservoirs of steam or very hot water close to the Earth's surface. The Cape Station project, about 320 km south of Salt Lake City, is expected to start delivering electricity to California as early as 2026. He says geothermal complements wind and solar farms by providing steady power when it’s not windy or sunny, and that is key to ensuring reliability as the state cuts fossil fuels.

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