Cold Underground Thermal Energy Storage (Cold UTES)
Sector: Geothermal • Location: United States
Source: The Cool Down
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are set to implement cold underground thermal energy storage systems at data center sites across the country. This innovative approach aims to utilize off-peak power to create underground cold energy reserves, significantly reducing the electricity needed for cooling data centers.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Data Center, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are set to implement cold underground thermal energy storage systems at data center sites across the country. This innovative approach aims to utilize off-peak power to create underground cold energy reserves, significantly reducing the electricity needed for cooling data centers. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Data Center, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-10 |
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