Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables Ink 1 GW AI Storage Deal
August 15, 2026 — Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables have signed a strategic agreement to co-develop up to 1 GW (100 GWh) of ultra-long-duration energy storage projects. The partnership aims to deliver 100% renewable, 24/7/365 power for AI infrastructure by pairing Noon’s technology with Sabanci’s renewable assets.
This collaboration enables baseload clean power for AI data centers, addressing the growing need for firm, multi-day renewable supply. Sabanci Climate Ventures, an investor in Noon Energy and a sister company to Sabanci Renewables, facilitated the deal. Commercial deployment could begin as early as 2027. The move signals accelerating demand for solutions that turn intermittent solar and wind into reliable baseload renewable energy storage.
Key Details of the Strategic Agreement
The companies will integrate Noon Energy’s reversible electrofuels battery systems with Sabanci Renewables’ clean generation portfolio. Projects will focus on systems sized up to 1 GW / 100 GWh.
Key elements include:
- Capacity target: Up to 1 GW of ultra-LDES capacity, equivalent to 100 GWh of energy storage.
- Technology: Noon’s reversible electrofuels batteries, designed for 100+ hours of discharge using abundant materials such as carbon and oxygen, paired with Sabanci’s utility-scale renewables.
- Project structure: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or capacity offtake agreements delivering clean firm power for data centers.
- Timeline: Potential commercial deployment starting as early as 2027.
- Roles: Sabanci Renewables will contribute project development insights and capital expertise. Noon Energy will focus on scaling manufacturing, technical input, and operations and maintenance.
Sabanci Renewables operates 790 MWdc of solar capacity in ERCOT and targets a 3 GW renewable portfolio in five years. These ultra-LDES projects are expected to contribute meaningfully to that goal.
Why Ultra-Long Duration Storage Matters for AI Infrastructure
AI data centers require continuous, high-volume power that traditional short-duration batteries cannot fully support. Lithium-ion systems typically deliver only a few hours of storage. Multi-day energy storage solutions are essential to stabilize large-scale solar and wind resources during varying weather and demand peaks.
Ultra-LDES for AI infrastructure fills this gap by providing multi-day discharge capability. This enables true 100% renewable, 24/7 power for AI applications and clean firm power for data centers. The partnership directly responds to rising electricity demand from AI computing while supporting grid reliability. By combining Sabanci’s generation assets with Noon’s storage, the projects aim to deliver ultra-low-cost, baseload renewable energy storage at scale.
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
“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, Noon Energy CEO. “In this cooperation we will develop the commercial, technical, and operational frameworks to unlock a 100% reliable and renewable grid for cents per kWh using multi-day energy storage.”
Murat Oguz Arcan, Chief Growth Officer of Sabanci Renewables and Managing Director of Sabanci Climate Ventures, stated that, “We are pleased to support Noon in this endeavor, and in doing so, we are opening new investment opportunities for Sabanci Renewables. We believe that supporting the growth of AI through innovative power solutions is essential to enabling timely, sustainable growth. 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.”
Source: Noon Energy
These comments underscore both the technical path to market and the strategic importance of pairing storage innovation with established renewable development expertise.
Commercial Roadmap and Next Steps
The partners will collaboratively explore specific project opportunities and define commercial, technical, and operational frameworks. Sabanci brings development experience and capital structuring capabilities. Noon will scale its manufacturing capacity and oversee system performance and maintenance once projects are online.
Expected outcomes include reliable offtake options for hyperscalers and other large loads, lower-cost clean firm power, and greater grid flexibility. The agreement positions the companies to respond to accelerating demand for multi-day storage that can support both customer PPAs and broader renewable integration.
Broader Market Context
Demand for ultra-long-duration energy storage continues to rise as AI infrastructure expands and developers seek ways to firm intermittent renewables. Solutions capable of 100+ hours of discharge address a core limitation of solar and wind. This partnership places Noon Energy’s reversible electrofuels technology and Sabanci Renewables’ U.S. project pipeline at the intersection of clean energy and high-growth digital loads.
The deal builds on prior industry interest in Noon’s approach, including earlier capacity reservations, and reflects growing confidence in non-lithium pathways for multi-day storage.
Conclusion
The strategic agreement between Noon Energy and Sabanci Renewables represents a significant step toward delivering scalable, 100% renewable 24/7 power for AI infrastructure through ultra-LDES. By targeting up to 1 GW of capacity with commercial projects possible from 2027, the partners are advancing both technology commercialization and practical baseload renewable solutions. As AI power demand grows, collaborations of this type will play an increasingly important role in enabling clean, firm, and cost-effective energy for data centers and the wider grid.
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I'm Amelia Bonner, an energy storage researcher and technical content writer focused on the technologies shaping the future of reliable, flexible, and sustainable energy systems. My work explores battery energy storage, grid-scale storage, renewable energy integration, battery technologies, and emerging energy storage solutions.
