Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables Team Up for Up to 1GW of Co-Located Long-Duration Storage and Renewable Capacity

Noon Energy, a long-duration energy storage company backed by Meta, has entered into a partnership with Sabanci Renewables to develop up to 1GW of co-located storage and renewable energy capacity targeting the data center sector. The collaboration aims to integrate Noon Energy’s reversible electrofuels battery systems with Sabanci Renewables’ clean generation portfolio, creating what the companies describe as "100 percent clean, firm power projects" capable of delivering baseload renewable energy.

The partnership is structured to co-develop ultra-long-duration energy storage (ultra-LDES) projects, with the first commercial deployments expected to begin as early as 2027. The projects will be offered under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or capacity offtake agreements, with systems scaling up to 1GW and 100GWh of storage capacity. This scale is designed to meet the growing demand for reliable, round-the-clock clean power from energy-intensive industries, particularly hyperscale data center operators.

Noon Energy’s proprietary technology combines a reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system with chemical fuel storage, allowing energy to be stored for extended periods and converted back to electricity when needed. Unlike conventional battery systems, the company says its solution is engineered for over 100 hours of storage, with some pilot systems already demonstrating more than 200 hours of discharge capability. This multi-day storage profile is critical for ensuring renewable energy can be dispatched reliably, regardless of weather or time of day.

"Partnering with an established and forward-thinking company like Sabanci Renewables marks a critical step in accelerating the path to commercialization for our ultra-LDES technology," said Chris Graves, CEO of Noon Energy. "In this cooperation, we will develop the commercial, technical, and operational frameworks to unlock a 100 percent reliable and renewable grid for cents per kWh using multi-day energy storage."

The announcement builds on Noon Energy’s existing relationship with Meta. In April, the hyperscaler signed a long-term contract reserving up to 1GW/100GWh of storage capacity from Noon, including access to a 25MW/2.5GWh project scheduled for completion in 2028. Under that agreement, Noon will begin delivering systems following the initial deployment, with the new Sabanci partnership expected to complement and expand those efforts.

Sabanci Renewables, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Türkiye’s Sabanci Holding established in 2022, brings significant renewable development expertise to the collaboration. The company has already partnered with Meta on a 220MW solar PPA in Texas, signed in June, underscoring its active role in powering the digital economy’s expanding energy footprint.

Murat Oguz Arcan, chief growth officer of Sabanci Renewables and managing director of Sabanci Climate Ventures, said: "By bridging Noon Energy’s ultra-long-duration energy storage technology with Sabanci Renewables’ renewable energy expertise, we aim to contribute to the development of the clean, reliable, and scalable energy infrastructure that the AI economy will require."

The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward pairing renewables with long-duration storage to provide firm, dispatchable power for data centers and other large-scale consumers. As grid constraints and sustainability targets intensify, solutions that can deliver dependable clean energy around the clock are becoming increasingly central to corporate energy strategies. The co-development model pursued by Noon and Sabanci could serve as a template for future projects seeking to bridge the gap between intermittent generation and baseload reliability.