Apr 27
Meta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from space
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Meta has partnered with Overview Energy to secure renewable energy for its data centers using space-based solar technology. The deal involves using satellites to beam infrared light to terrestrial solar farms, addressing the energy demands of growing AI compute power.
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Securing unconventional energy sources reflects the urgent, high-stakes race to solve the massive power constraints inherent in scaling AI infrastructure.
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