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In global first, a next-gen geothermal plant goes live at utility scale

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Briefings

Fervo Energy successfully commissioned its first 33-megawatt geothermal unit at Cape Station in Utah, marking the world's first utility-scale deployment of this next-generation technology. The facility began generating power late last week, representing a significant milestone for renewable energy infrastructure. While the startup has been testing operations, the specific long-term performance metrics and full operational capacity remain to be observed.

Key points

• Fervo Energy is the first company to sell power from a utility-scale, next-generation geothermal plant globally.
• The Cape Station project in Utah commissioned a 33-megawatt unit late last week.

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The evidence covers only the initial commissioning of the 33-megawatt unit; long-term performance data, full operational capacity, and future expansion plans are not provided.

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