How did Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals find the 'Big Blind' site?

Zanskar used artificial intelligence to analyze geological data and identify patterns indicative of a hidden geothermal reservoir.

What makes the 'Big Blind' geothermal site unique?

It is a 'blind' site, meaning it has no surface indicators and is the first such discovery by the industry in over three decades.

When will the 'Big Blind' geothermal site produce electricity?

Zanskar expects to begin producing electricity from the 'Big Blind' site within three to five years.

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AI Unlocks Hidden Geothermal Energy in Nevada Desert

12 Dec

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Summary

AI identified a 250°F geothermal reservoir, a 'blind' site, in Nevada.
This discovery marks the first industry-found blind site in over 30 years.
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals aims to produce electricity in 3-5 years.

AI Unlocks Hidden Geothermal Energy in Nevada Desert

A startup company, Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, has successfully utilized artificial intelligence to discover a substantial geothermal reservoir located deep beneath the Nevada desert. This "blind" site, named "Big Blind," contains water heated to 250°F, and importantly, lacks any surface indicators like hot springs, making its identification a significant achievement.

This discovery is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first "blind" geothermal site found by the industry in over 30 years. Geothermal energy offers a consistent and clean power source, a crucial advantage over intermittent renewables like solar and wind. Zanskar's AI models were trained on data from accidentally discovered blind sites, enabling them to identify subtle patterns indicating the presence of these hidden energy reserves.

Drilling confirmed the reservoir's existence and temperature at approximately 2,700 feet. Zanskar estimates that electricity generation could commence within three to five years, pending regulatory processes and grid connections. Experts believe that identifying such blind sites could unlock vast amounts of untapped geothermal potential across the western United States, potentially generating hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy.