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geothermal power

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noun

  1. power generated using steam produced by heat emanating from the molten core of the earth

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As of last year, the country had geothermal power plants in seven states, according to the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The UK's first geothermal power plant is set to go live, providing a completely new type of renewable electricity using hot water from underground.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

The renewable-energy company inked a recent deal to sell geothermal power to Google’s growing operations in Nevada.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026

As for moonshots, Dorsheimer lists three: nuclear fusion, as in the process the sun uses that produces energy, geothermal power, and new nuclear technologies.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025

California is supportive of the sector, with the California Public Utilities Commission calling for the state to procure up to 1 gigawatt of geothermal power by 2037.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025

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