Meta seeks to power data centers with energy beamed from space
Meta Platforms Inc. has partnered with Overview Energy to potentially power its AI data centers with solar energy collected in space, with commercial power delivery expected in 2030. The deal involves up to 1 gigawatt of space solar energy, equivalent to the power generated by a nuclear reactor.
Meta Platforms Inc. is partnering with Overview Energy to power its AI data centers with solar energy collected in space. The deal is for up to 1 gigawatt of space solar energy, roughly equivalent to the power generated by a nuclear reactor. Overview Energy plans to collect sunlight in satellites orbiting Earth and convert it into electricity. An initial orbital demonstration is planned for 2028, with commercial power delivery expected in 2030. Meta is allocating hundreds of billions of dollars to support its AI plans, including securing energy and infrastructure. The company is also supporting the development of new gas-fired plants for its biggest AI data center campus in rural Louisiana.
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