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gunian01/22/20252 repliesview on HN

what prevents operators from getting ROI with renewables?


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zekrioca01/24/2025

Datacenters can still achieve ROI, but in some cases, it may take longer than expected. This delay is primarily due to the increased complexity of managing operations with the variability introduced by intermittent energy sources. While batteries help mitigate this issue, their current costs make them less competitive compared to non-intermittent energy setups.

dboreham01/23/2025

The I is high and R low.