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In 4 years, US power grid increased battery storage to the equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors | The Optimist Daily (www.optimistdaily.com)

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According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), more than 20 gigawatts (GW) of battery capacity have been added to the US electric grid in the last four years. This rapid expansion is equivalent to the production of 20 nuclear reactors and is crucial for averting power disruptions, especially in states that rely significantly on intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

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[–] [email protected] -4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yes, but one must also factor in the cost of the power source. Is it a solar or wind farm? Is it just off the grid? One way or another, the cost of the power source does factor into this. You know, because nuclear reactors, etc, generate power, but batteries merely store it.

[–] GetOffMyLan 17 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

That second one is a solar farm / battery installation. So it's included.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Oh, ok