Salton Sea
Lithium & Geopower
Co-Generation
Harnessing critical minerals and geothermal energy for a secure, domestic, sustainable supply chain.
Why the Salton Sea region.
The Salton Sea is a terminal lake situated in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys of Southern California. Positioned in the Salton Trough, this region is blanketed with geothermal reservoirs and highly mineralized underground brine, making it an exceptional site for lithium mining.
- Located in Imperial County, California along the North American and Pacific plate boundary
- Among the richest concentrations of lithium discovered in the USA
- Potential to supply up to 600,000 tons of lithium annually for U.S. domestic needs
- Leverages geothermal power plants already generating clean energy for decades
Co-generation is a new frontier for environmentally responsible lithium mining.
Combining lithium extraction with geothermal power generation creates dual revenue streams from electricity and critical minerals — amortizing shared infrastructure.
Lithium Resources
Proven reserves of 4.1 million MT LCE with total measured, indicated, and inferred resources of 18 million MT LCE beneath the Salton Sea region.
Geothermal Energy
Flash steam technology with current generation of ~400 MW renewable geothermal energy and over 2,950 MW expansion potential in the region.
Advanced DLE Technology
Ion-exchange resins, solvent extraction, and advanced membranes deliver high-purity lithium compounds faster and cleaner than traditional methods.
Co-Generation Model
Dual revenue streams from electricity and critical minerals. Geothermal power offers stable, weather-independent energy complementing solar and wind.
From brine to lithium in days, not years.
The Salton Sea region offers an environmentally responsible blueprint for lithium mining — maximizing technological innovation while minimizing carbon footprint, water usage, and ecological disruption.
- Rapid processing from brine to lithium within days, not years
- Minimal water loss — critical in California's arid regions
- No massive evaporation ponds required
- Closed-loop system reinjects brine back into the reservoir
- Scalable, highly automated, and modular operations
Enough lithium for 375M EV batteries — built domestically.
Domestic lithium development strengthens America's energy independence, economic security, and clean energy leadership.
Strategic Resource
Reserves to supply over 375 million EV batteries, boosting U.S. critical mineral supply chains.
Energy Security
Reduces reliance on foreign imports, strengthening U.S. energy independence and national security.
Job Creation
Fostering infrastructure investment, job creation, and community revitalization across California.
Clean Energy Leadership
Positions the U.S. as a global leader in sustainable resource innovation aligned with clean energy mandates.
Powering America's clean energy future.
Learn how SW Tech Corporation is reshaping the critical mineral industry with innovative extraction technology and sustainable geothermal energy.