'The potential to make existing infrastructure produce more output is what makes space solar worth investing in now': Meta wants to power its future data centers with solar energy beamed from space — meaning solar plants can operate even at night-time
Meta is partnering with Overview Energy to develop space-based solar power for its data centers, enabling solar energy generation around the clock. The technology involves satellites in geosynchronous orbit beaming near-infrared light to existing solar farms, which convert it into electricity. This approach leverages current infrastructure to increase output without requiring new land or grid expansions.
- ▪Meta has partnered with Overview Energy to bring space-based solar power to its data centers.
- ▪Overview Energy's satellites operate in geosynchronous orbit, where they can collect constant sunlight and beam energy to Earth as near-infrared light.
- ▪Existing solar farms will receive and convert the beamed energy, allowing them to generate power at night.
- ▪The collaboration aims for an orbital energy demonstration launch by 2028.
- ▪Meta is also investing in Noon Energy for ultra-long duration grid storage solutions.
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Pro 'The potential to make existing infrastructure produce more output is what makes space solar worth investing in now': Meta wants to power its future data centers with solar energy beamed from space — meaning solar plants can operate even at night-time News By Efosa Udinmwen published 2 May 2026 Meta is investing in space solar and long-duration storage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: ChatGPT) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Meta bets on space solar with Overview Energy for nonstop data center powerNoon Energy joins Meta's push for…
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