
Jesse Peltan
@JessePeltan · 18. Mai 2025
98 GW of 2-hour batteries would let us power 98 GW of new data centers.
We have to build enough grid capacity to handle the highest demand on the hottest summer afternoon, but most of the time that capacity isn’t being used.
Batteries let us get way more value out of the
Shanu Mathew@ShanuMathew93· 11. Feb. 2025New @DukeU study: US could add 98GW of AI data centers with NO new power infrastructure needed - if they reduce power just ~2hrs during peaks (for <2% of hours in year). DCs can maintain 24/7 operations using: On-site batteries, natural gas backup, load shifting across locations,




Elon Musk
@elonmusk
Yup
23:14 · 18. Mai 2025 · 19.659 Aufrufe
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