Sage Geosystems, the developer of Geopressured Geothermal Systems (GGS), will initiate a geothermal project and deploy its proprietary GGS technology to supply clean and secure energy at Fort Bliss for the US Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Additionally, the company will examine the potential synergies of hybrid technologies such as direct thermal use, energy storage, and dispatchable power to support cost-effective energy resilience at the base.
“We are focused on scaling our innovative GGS technology and are thrilled to have the support of the US government in showcasing the advantages of hot dry rock geothermal,” said Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems. “Energy resilience for the US military is essential in an increasingly digital and electric world and we are pleased to help the US Army and DIU to support energy resilience at Fort Bliss.”
Sage Geosystem’s approach leverages hot dry rock, which is a more abundant geothermal resource than traditional hydrothermal (hot aquifer) formations. This technology was tested in the field in early 2022, and the results highlighted the technology's ability to deliver cost-effective and commercially viable new-generation geothermal energy.
This initiative will support the US Army Climate Strategy target of reducing greenhouse gasses by 50% by 2030, net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, and installing a microgrid on every base by 2035.
The emerging model of "geothermal anywhere" represents an opportunity for the Department of Defense to achieve energy independence and create resilient military bases across the world. Geothermal carbon-free microgrids are also scalable, safe, and dispatchable.
