Meta to power its bit barns with energy from space
Meta is pursuing innovative energy solutions to power its growing AI-driven data centers, including a deal with Overview Energy to receive up to 1 GW of solar power beamed from space by 2030. It has also partnered with Noon Energy to secure up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of ultra-long-duration energy storage capable of supplying power for 100 hours. These initiatives aim to overcome limitations of current clean energy technologies and ensure reliable, around-the-clock energy supply. Both projects are in early stages, with pilot demonstrations expected in 2028.
- ▪Meta has agreed to receive up to 1 GW of space-based solar power from Overview Energy, which plans to beam energy from geosynchronous orbit to ground stations by 2030.
- ▪Overview Energy's satellites will transmit low-intensity, near-infrared light to existing solar farms, enabling 24/7 power generation.
- ▪Meta has reserved up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of energy storage capacity from Noon Energy, using long-duration technology based on reversible solid oxide fuel cells.
- ▪Noon Energy's pilot project of 25 MW / 2.5 GWh is expected to be completed by 2028.
- ▪Meta has previously signed energy agreements with nuclear, wind, and solar providers as part of its strategy to secure reliable clean energy for data centers.
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On-Prem 22 Meta to power its bit barns with energy from space 22 Facebook provider also working with energy storage firm to keep 100 hours of juice on hand Dan Robinson Mon 27 Apr 2026 // 15:47 UTC With AI demand growing, Facebook parent Meta is looking for new ways to power its datacenters, with one ambitious project pledging to send solar power down from orbit. Another agreement offers Meta the opportunity to store enough power to keep its bit barns going, even when the grid is over capacity or down. Zuck-corp says the speed and scale at which it is expanding its AI capabilities calls for more energy, but says today's clean energy technologies have real limits.
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