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gradus_adtoday at 12:09 AM1 replyview on HN

Help me understand something. We make 1 TW of cells per year but we're struggling with bringing 1 GW consuming data centers online?


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jaggederesttoday at 12:17 AM

Nameplate capacity needs a derate for availability, so you can drop it down to about 200GW(e) equivalent continuous power assuming we're making and deploying enough batteries to support it. More, obviously, if those panels are going to an equatorial desert, less if they're going to sunny Svalbard in the winter time.