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U.S.-based Noon Energy and Meta Platforms have announced plans to deploy up to 1 GW / 100 GWh of ultra-long-duration energy storage to support next-generation data center infrastructure.

Under the agreement, Meta will reserve up to 100 GWh of storage capacity using Noon Energy’s 100+ hour energy storage technology, designed to provide continuous, reliable power for large-scale computing operations.

The collaboration will begin with an initial 25 MW / 2.5 GWh project, expected to be completed by 2028. Subject to its success, Noon Energy will scale deployment under a broader supply agreement covering the full 1 GW capacity.

Noon Energy’s system uses a modular, reversible solid oxide fuel cell technology, capable of storing and discharging energy over multi-day periods. This enables renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to deliver 24/7 baseload power, even during periods of low generation.

Commenting on the agreement, Noon Energy co-founder and CEO Chris Graves said:
“Our partnership with Meta is a monumental step toward realizing what we founded Noon to achieve.”

He added:
“Data centers stand as one of the best applications for Noon’s battery system, and we look forward to working with Meta on building production capacity and an ultra-LDES supply chain in the years ahead.”

From Meta, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability Nat Sahlstrom said:
“Bringing data centers online faster requires rapid deployment of reliable energy sources. Our agreement with Noon advances that goal with a storage technology that delivers grid resilience and firm power.”

The agreement reflects growing demand for reliable, round-the-clock energy driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Data centers require continuous electricity supply, often at large scale, making energy reliability a critical factor in infrastructure development.

Ultra-long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies, such as Noon’s system, are emerging as a solution to address the intermittency of renewable energy by storing power for extended periods and releasing it when needed.

More broadly, the partnership highlights a shift in the energy sector, where technology companies are increasingly investing in advanced energy infrastructure to secure power supply and support long-term growth.

Source: globenewswire.com