Saudi Arabia is exploring the potential of geothermal energy to meet its growing needs for cooling and desalination, with a pilot project led by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and TAQA Geothermal. Unlike solar and wind, geothermal energy provides a steady, year-round supply and could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting grid stability. The initiative involves drilling wells to assess subsurface temperatures and guide future development, with experts highlighting the technology's reliability and potential to create new economic opportunities, such as mineral extraction. Despite high upfront costs and limited investor interest, policy measures and further exploration could unlock geothermal's role in the Kingdom's energy transition and support its goal of generating half its electricity from renewables by 2030.