Meta says it is investing in new energy solutions for its AI data centers, partnering with Noon Energy to bring space solar power to Earth for round-the-clock electricity. The company is also securing ultra-long-duration energy storage to keep power reliable even when renewable generation dips, aiming to support rapidly expanding AI workloads with cleaner energy.
Meta is partnering with space startup Overview Energy to supply solar power to data centers using solar collection in space and wireless power beaming to the ground. The companies expect an initial orbital demonstration in 2028 and aim for commercial power delivery by 2030, targeting around the clock generation for energy-hungry operations.
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Meta has inked its first contract tied to space-based solar power with Overview Energy, a move aimed at capturing solar energy in space and delivering it for use on Earth at night. While the deal is described as an early, limited step, it signals growing corporate interest in making continuous clean power a reality.
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