Meta Signs Up to 1GW Supply Deal with Long Duration Energy Storage Firm Noon Energy
April 22, 2026
In a significant move to secure clean, reliable power for its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure, Meta has entered into a strategic agreement with California-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) innovator Noon Energy. The deal reserves up to 1 gigawatt of energy storage capacity, equivalent to 100 gigawatt-hours, marking Meta's first major foray into the long-duration storage market.
The partnership underscores the intensifying pressure on hyperscale data center operators to find innovative energy solutions. As AI workloads surge, they demand immense and constant power, creating a critical need for storage technologies that can bridge gaps in renewable energy generation over days, not just hours. This agreement positions Meta to better align its data center operations with its 24/7 carbon-free energy goals.
Under the terms of the deal, Noon Energy will first supply Meta with access to a 25-megawatt / 2.5-gigawatt-hour pilot project, slated for completion in 2028. This initial phase will be followed by the scaled delivery of systems under the broader 1-gigawatt framework. The core technology is Noon's reversible solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, which stores energy as chemical fuel for reconversion to electricity. The company claims its design enables storage durations exceeding 100 hours, far surpassing typical lithium-ion batteries, with some pilot systems demonstrating capabilities upwards of 200 hours.
"Bringing data centers online faster requires rapid deployment of reliable energy sources," said Nat Sahlstrom, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability at Meta. "Our agreement with Noon advances that goal with a storage technology that delivers grid resilience and firm power." Chris Graves, co-founder and CEO of Noon Energy, added, "We're partnering with a company that is actively securing stable power for the AI infrastructure of tomorrow, and Meta recognizes the promise in our 100+ hour ultra-long duration storage technology."
For Noon Energy, which is still in the pilot stage, the Meta deployment is poised to be its first commercial project. The company stated it intends to develop the initial project in the near term, with the partnership also focusing on building production capacity and a dedicated supply chain for ultra-long duration storage.
This deal represents a strategic expansion of Meta's energy portfolio. Last year, the company signed two Energy Storage Agreements with NextEra Energy in New Mexico as part of a larger 2.5-gigawatt deal. Meta's investment follows a broader industry trend, with peers like Google also backing LDES firms, having inked a deal last year with CO2 battery developer Energy Dome.
Source: datacenterdynamics
