Geothermal’s Quiet Power Surge

Geothermal energy holds the power to fuel the planet multiple times over, yet it’s flying under the radar compared to flashy nuclear startups. Enter Critical Energy, a bold new player with $19 million in seed funding to build modular, factory-built turbines designed for speed and scalability. Led by SpaceX veteran Spencer Jackson, the company aims to outpace nuclear energy in deployment—targeting gigawatts annually by the early 2030s. With data centers increasingly turning to geothermal for clean power, and a critical bottleneck in turbine availability, Critical Energy’s rocket-engine inspired design could revolutionize the industry. Their first plant hits the ground by 2027, with ambitions to hit 300 gigawatts annually by 2045—and maybe even get the oil and gas sector on board once turbines are plentiful. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f46f2adf9f50371