Meta is joining forces with Overview Energy and Noon Energy to address the energy demands of its expanding AI and data center infrastructure. The announcement introduces two groundbreaking solutions: space-based solar power and ultra-long-duration energy storage.
Overview Energy’s system places satellites in geosynchronous orbit to capture continuous sunlight and beam the energy in the form of low-intensity, near-infrared light to existing ground-based solar farms. This approach allows solar facilities to generate electricity day and night, boosting their output without requiring additional land or significant modifications to the grid. Meta has secured a capacity reservation for up to 1 GW of this orbit-to-grid energy, making it a frontrunner among technology companies pursuing space solar.
We’re announcing two new partnerships to bring innovative energy generation and storage to our data centers:
— Engineering at Meta (@Meta_Engineers) April 27, 2026
1/ 🛰️ Space Solar: Partnering with Overview Energy to beam up to 1 GW of space solar power from orbit to Earth for around the clock power production. pic.twitter.com/l5lPCz75C7
Noon Energy’s storage solution leverages modular, reversible solid oxide fuel cells and carbon-based storage, which can provide over 100 hours of energy retention. This far exceeds the capabilities of widely used lithium-ion batteries, which typically only last for a few hours. Meta’s initial pilot with Noon Energy will deliver 25 MW/2.5 GWh by 2028, with the option to scale to 1 GW/100 GWh.
These technologies aim to support Meta’s US data centers, with both demonstration projects expected in 2028 and potential commercial rollout as early as 2030. Meta’s move underscores its commitment to powering AI operations with resilient, clean energy, further cementing its role as a major corporate force in advancing America’s energy landscape.
