Overview Energy and tech giant Meta have inked a first of its kind partnership to power Meta data centers with U.S.-built space solar energy through satellites.
The space solar satellites are scheduled for initial orbital demonstration in 2028 before their expected commercial power delivery date in 2030, the companies say. The agreement will put Meta at the forefront of data center energy infrastructure, officials say, as it also aims to strengthen renewable energy leadership for the U.S. at large.
All of this, Meta says, is in service of its quest to power data centers with renewable energy, which involves securing access to new avenues of power technology like space-based solar solutions.
Meta is one of the first major companies to look into space-based solar energy, officials say. As of April 27, the firm has signed an agreement for early access Overview’s space solar energy capacity, up to a maximum of 1 GW.
