Texas geothermal startup is the first storage project that will be connected to the grid

A Houston geothermal company announced a first-of-its-kind project Tuesday that would allow for the storage of geothermal energy to power the state’s grid — a major milestone for the budding industry.

Sage Geosystems announced it had entered a land use agreement with utility San Miguel Electric Cooperative to launch an energy storage facility later this year in Christine, Texas. Dubbed the “EarthStore” facility, the storage system will be paired with renewables to provide energy to Texas’ grid. When combined with solar energy, it will allow for 24/7 electricity generation at a low cost.