10MW geothermal energy
According to a press release by Google, the partnership’s initial projects will add 10 MW of clean energy to the grid, doubling Taiwan’s current geothermal capacity in commercial operation.
Once operational in 2029, the projects will supply capacity to help power local data center operations and offices.
Google said geothermal energy, which taps into underground heat to generate clean electricity, is an “around-the-clock” energy source with significant potential for places like Taiwan.
With its unique geological position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the company added that Taiwan has access to substantial geothermal resources, offering stable and reliable baseload power to complement variable renewable energy technologies like solar and wind.