Pranav Hotkar
Palo Alto, California - April 21, 2026 - Noon Energy has entered into a strategic agreement with Meta Platforms to deploy up to 1 gigawatt (GW) and 100 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of ultra-long-duration energy storage to support next-generation AI data center infrastructure.
The partnership is designed to address one of the most critical challenges facing hyperscale data centers: securing reliable, continuous power as artificial intelligence workloads drive unprecedented energy demand. Under the agreement, Meta will reserve up to 100 GWh of storage capacity using Noon Energy’s proprietary technology, which is capable of delivering power over multi-day periods.
The collaboration will begin with an initial 25 MW / 2.5 GWh project, expected to be completed by 2028. Following the successful deployment of this first phase, Noon Energy plans to scale delivery under a broader 1 GW supply arrangement.
Noon Energy’s system is based on a reversible solid oxide fuel cell architecture that enables energy storage for more than 100 hours, significantly longer than conventional lithium-ion batteries. This capability allows data centers to maintain stable operations even during periods of low renewable energy generation, effectively providing continuous, baseload clean power.
Executives from both companies emphasized that the partnership aligns with the growing need for resilient and scalable energy solutions in AI infrastructure. As data centers expand to support high-density computing, access to firm and flexible power sources has become a key bottleneck in deployment timelines.
The agreement also reflects a broader industry shift toward integrating advanced energy storage technologies with renewable power generation. By enabling multi-day energy storage, Noon Energy’s platform helps bridge the intermittency of solar and wind resources, making them more viable for hyperscale applications.
For Meta, the collaboration is part of a wider strategy to secure sustainable and reliable energy sources for its expanding global data center footprint. The company has been actively pursuing diverse energy solutions to support the rapid growth of AI-driven services.
The partnership underscores the increasing convergence of energy innovation and digital infrastructure, as companies seek to balance performance requirements with sustainability goals. As AI continues to scale, solutions that combine long-duration storage with renewable energy are expected to play a central role in enabling the next generation of data centers.
