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Ormat  Secures 25-Year PPA Extension – Powering Southern California with Geothermal Energy Until 2052 By: Robert Buluma In an era where the world’s energy future hinges on reliability, resilience, and sustainability, Ormat  Technologies has just delivered one of the most significant announcements in the geothermal sector. On August 25, 2025, the Nevada-based geothermal powerhouse confirmed the signing of a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) extension with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) . This milestone means that the Heber 1 geothermal facility , located in California’s Imperial Valley, will continue delivering 52MW of clean, around-the-clock electricity to millions of Californians until 2052 . For the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) , this deal secures a cornerstone of California’s baseload renewable energy future . A Cornerstone of California’s Clean Energy Transition “This agree...

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Tanzania’s energy landscape, Climate Action Africa (CAA) and the Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC) have officially launched a game-changing initiative: Undertaking Detailed Surface Study for Meru Geothermal Prospect .  Robert Buluma This dynamic collaboration marks the first Climate Action Africa partnership of its kind in Tanzania and holds the promise of transforming the nation’s energy future through geothermal power. A Vision Born at the Foot of Mount Meru The Meru Geothermal Prospect, nestled beneath the majestic Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania, is no ordinary site. It is a sleeping giant—an untapped source of clean, renewable, low-emission energy that could power thousands of homes and industries. With the support of the Government of Canada and technical partners like TownRock Energy (UK), Oxfam Consults, and Aquarius Resources, this venture is more than a project—it’s a leap forward in climate resilience and energy inde...