Overview
- A reservation agreement announced Tuesday between Meta and Noon covers up to 1 GW/100 GWh of ultra‑long‑duration storage for future data centers.
- An initial 25 MW/2.5 GWh pilot is slated to finish by 2028, with development starting now and broader deliveries to follow if the pilot meets targets.
- Noon’s system uses a reversible solid oxide fuel cell that stores energy in carbon‑based media for 100‑plus hours, enabling multi‑day discharge when wind or solar output dips.
- The design separates energy in storage tanks from power in fuel‑cell stacks, which lets operators scale capacity for large sites without rebuilding the whole system.
- Meta says the goal is firm, resilient power for faster AI data‑center buildouts, while Noon highlights use of about 1% of the critical metals in lithium‑ion to ease supply risks.