Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
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Meta has partnered with startup Overview Energy to beam infrared light from space satellites to solar farms, providing power during nighttime hours.Summary
To meet the surging electricity demands of its data centers, Meta has entered an agreement with startup Overview Energy. The project involves deploying a fleet of 1,000 satellites in geosynchronous orbit that will collect solar energy and beam it as infrared light to terrestrial solar farms. This technology aims to supplement solar power generation during the night, reducing the company's reliance on fossil fuels and battery storage. Overview Energy plans to launch its first power-transmission satellite in 2028, with the full service expected to begin around 2030.
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