An energy company based in Utah has discovered the first commercially viable “blind geothermal” system in the U.S. in decades. The recent surprise finding in the Nevada desert could provide enough energy to power a small city or data centers in the future.
Geothermal energy is typically found near geysers or volcanoes. But neither of those natural phenomena exist in the southwest’s desert. A “blind” site is when a new, previously unknown source is located. That’s why Salt Lake City-based company Zanskar is calling its 100-megawatt find “The Big Blind.”
Aubry DeReuil, Zanskar’s Director of Exploration said this geothermal discovery is considered a “base-load” source of energy because it’s always on and available. Ultimately, it could make a significant difference for consumers…