Geothermal energy for the People, by the People
In this episode of The Switch, we travel to Japan to explore the Waita Model, a radically different way to build geothermal energy from the ground up, with the community at the center from day one.
From geothermally roasted coffee to local ownership and cultural inclusion, this is what it looks like when clean energy is designed for the people, by the people.
Watch now to see how geothermal can power more than just electricity — it can power connection, trust, and long-term impact.
From geothermally roasted coffee to local ownership and cultural inclusion, this is what it looks like when clean energy is designed for the people, by the people.
Watch now to see how geothermal can power more than just electricity — it can power connection, trust, and long-term impact.
October 7, 2025
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