Spain experienced this 500+ hours this year, literally. ☀️
A fascinating read from the Financial Times on these developments: How mega batteries are unlocking an energy revolution.
Battery storage costs have plummeted 90% since 2010. The arbitrage opportunity is staring us in the face: bank free solar at noon, sell it back at 7pm when everyone gets home and prices spike.
California’s leading the charge. Batteries now cover a quarter of peak evening demand in 2025.
We’re not just changing how we make electricity. We’re making it time-shiftable. Midday’s excess becomes twilight’s power supply. ⚡
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