@frgough You need to understand geothermal cooling systems before you make ridiculous statements.
I have built data centers and also and geothermal certified. Geothermal technology is well suited to data centers. The cost per sq ft of data centers, the power requirements, and the ability to maximize the equipment capacity per sq ft are critical metrics. The cost savings are there.
As far as the technology, geothermal systems are 50% more efficient (on average) for cooling. Less moving parts (more reliable), quieter, and use less space. It is a matter of science; The heat is transferred in a wet environment at 52F (depends on latitude) instead of whatever outside air is available. Liquid transfer much more efficient. Dissipation is engineered into the configuration. That said, all geothermal systems are not created equal and each project needs to be evaluated based on location, size, growth potential.
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