Sage Geosystems, developer of energy storage and geothermal baseload technologies, has partnered with the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) to conduct geothermal project development initiatives at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas.
As part of the partnership, Sage will examine the potential for geothermal baseload power generation to provide clean and resilient energy at the military base. The effort will consider geothermal technologies as well as the integration of hybrid energy solutions to generate cost-effective, 24/7 energy resilience.
The deployment of geothermal energy is anticipated to create a microgrid and reduce the base’s dependency on the utility grid for continuous power supply during outages or emergencies.
“We’re pleased to expand our partnership with the DoD at NAS Corpus Christi to demonstrate the advantages of geothermal technology for military energy independence,” said Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems. “As we advance our Geopressured Geothermal Systems, we see tremendous potential to not only provide carbon-free power, but also strengthen the operational capabilities of U.S. military installations in an increasingly digital and electric world.”
Additionally, Sage is conducting initiatives at Fort Bliss and has completed an analysis at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. The company’s Geopressured Geothermal Systems technology leverages hot dry rock to provide energy resilience for critical infrastructure.
Currently, Sage is building a 3 MW commercial EarthStore geothermal energy storage facility in Christine, Texas, which is expected to be completed in December 2024. Moreover, the company has also partnered with Meta Platforms to deliver up to 150 MW of geothermal power generation at an expected location east of the Rocky Mountains.
