New Coal-Killing Geothermal Energy Anomalies Found In US

The article highlights a significant shift in the US energy landscape, where geothermal energy is emerging as a formidable competitor to coal, natural gas, wind, and solar power. Historically limited to a few Western states, geothermal energy is now expanding due to advances in drilling technology and innovative approaches like those developed by the startup Zanskar. Zanskar employs custom-built artificial intelligence (AI) to identify previously unknown geothermal fields more efficiently and economically, reducing drilling costs and failure rates. This AI-driven method enables the company to tap into geothermal resources closer to the surface, making geothermal power more scalable and cost-effective. Zanskar recently secured $115 million in Series C funding led by Spring Lane Capital, with participation from previous investors such as Obvious Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital. This funding will support the company’s expansion across multiple Western US locations, aiming to deliver clean geothermal energy on a gigawatt scale before 2030—well ahead of typical timelines for coal, gas, or nuclear projects. The US