Meta will beam sunlight from space to power AI data centers
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Sunlight beamed from space could help solve AI’s exploding electricity problem.
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Tech Industry Artificial Intelligence Zuckerberg's Meta will beam sunlight from space to power AI data centers, solar-collecting satellites will orbit 22,000 miles above Earth — firm reserves 1 Gigawatt of orbital solar energy and 100 Gigawatt-hours of long-duration storage News By Etiido Uko last updated 29 April 2026 Sunlight beamed from space could help solve AI’s exploding electricity problem. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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