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For a data center operator that wants to maximize utilization and needs a lot of power, they might be willing to pay a premium for consistent on site power rath
by wffurr 2y ago
For a data center operator that wants to maximize utilization and needs a lot of power, they might be willing to pay a premium for consistent on site power rather than dealing with intermittent sources or grid connection costs and battery backups.
- ViewTrick1002 2y agoAdd storage and the costs are still lower than nuclear. They will also only be felt the hours batteries need to ensure operation. During all other time renewables will be the marginal producer which means renewable costs for the electricity.
- kjhcvkek77 2y agoThat's where future markets come in. The producer won't get negative prices on shiny days. The consumer won't pay through the nose on rainy days. The marginal producer doesn't matter with a prenegotiated price. This derisks both sides letting both of them build without worrying about the market moving against them and rendering their capital investments worthless.