Ormat Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power Deal with NV Energy to Supply Google

Ormat has signed a 150 MW geothermal power agreement with NV Energy, which will supply power to Google's operations in Nevada.

17 Feb, 15:07 — 17 Feb, 15:19

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Why this matters

This deal highlights the increasing commitment of major tech companies like Google to power their energy-intensive data centers with renewable sources. It signifies a broader industry trend towards sustainability and could encourage other corporations to adopt similar green energy strategies, impacting the future of energy consumption and infrastructure.

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Both Bloomberg and Reuters report on Ormat's deal to supply 150 MW of geothermal power to NV Energy, which will then power Google's data centers in Nevada. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on the factual details of the business transaction and the involved parties.

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bloombergcentercenter-leftneutralhighlights corporate green energy initiatives

Reuterscentercenterneutralobjective reporting of business transaction

Coverage leans: balanced

The overall coverage is balanced, with both outlets providing factual accounts of a business deal without significant political framing.

What sources agree on

Ormat has secured a deal to provide 150 MW of geothermal power.
The power will be supplied to NV Energy.
The geothermal power is intended for Google's data centers.
The data centers are located in Nevada.

Where they diverge

The primary actor emphasized in the deal's announcement

bloomberg

Bloomberg frames Google as the active party, 'securing' the geothermal power.

Reuters

Reuters frames Ormat as the active party, 'signing' the power deal.

Key claims3 agreed

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Ormat has signed a deal for 150 MW of geothermal power.

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The geothermal power will be supplied to NV Energy.

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The power is designated to supply Google's data centers in Nevada.

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Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

Reuters

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

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Key entities

Ormatgeothermal power developer NV Energyutility company Googletech company, power recipient Nevadalocation of data centers

Coverage Timeline

First report: Reuters · 17 Feb, 15:07|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 12m|Window: 12m

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Reuters17 Feb, 15:07First to report

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

bloomberg17 Feb, 15:19Latest update

Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

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bloomberg4d ago

Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers Bloomberg

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Reuters4d ago

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada Reuters

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Ormat Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power Deal with NV Energy to Supply Google

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What sources agree on

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Key claims3 agreed

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How outlets covered this

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Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

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Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

Read at source (2 outlets)

Google Secures Ormat Geothermal Power for Nevada Data Centers - Bloomberg

Ormat signs 150 MW geothermal power deal with NV Energy to supply Google in Nevada - Reuters

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