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Fervo Energy is producing clean power at Cape Station in Utah — a big milestone, though the industry still must tackle high costs and other barriers.
Why it matters
Geothermal delivers firm, round-the-clock clean power. A working utility-scale plant turns enhanced geothermal from promise into a real option for grids and data centres.
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As the US grid strains to meet rising demand, 31 projects across 26 states get federal funds for high-tech cables, sensors and controls.
Why it matters
Squeezing more capacity out of existing lines is faster than building new ones — critical as data centres drive demand growth.
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The Amazon-backed firm is aiming to build up to 144 of its Xe-100 reactors as the US government seeks to revitalize the industry.
Why it matters
Fleet-scale orders are how small reactors are supposed to get cheap. Federal backing plus a hyperscaler customer is the model to watch.
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