The race for innovative energy storage solutions in Texas has seen the emergence of several startups in Houston, including Sage Geosystems, Fervo Energy, and Quidnet Energy. These companies are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies to store renewable energy efficiently. Sage Geosystems recently announced its Geopressurized Geothermal System (GGS), a pioneering method that aims to store potential energy deep within the earth and supply it to power grids. The GGS will be installed alongside a solar farm in South Texas, showcasing its practical application. The GGS works by using excess renewable energy to pump water into specially created underground reservoirs, which can then be stored under pressure. When needed, the pressurized water is released to generate power through turbines, offering a unique and efficient energy storage solution. Other startups like Fervo Energy and Quidnet Energy are also exploring geothermal energy storage and generation using proprietary technologies. The collaboration between Sage Geosystems and Meta, announced at the U.S. Department of Energy workshop, highlights the potential for widespread adoption of GGS technology to create geothermal energy virtually anywhere. Meta plans to utilize GGS for carbon-free power in its data centers, emphasizing the scalability and versatility of this innovative approach. The successful implementation of these geothermal energy storage systems could transform the renewable energy landscape, providing sustainable solutions for grid stability and energy storage challenges. However, the economic viability of these systems will be closely scrutinized in comparison to existing technologies like lithium ion batteries, underlining the importance of cost-effectiveness and competitiveness in the evolving energy sector.