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If BYD ever gets into the American market, it's (the competition I mean) over. Megawatt charging is insane... But our poor electrical grid: it could use some w

• toomuchtodo 1y ago
  Battery storage colocated at fast chargers, as Tesla and Electrify America do today at some locations.
  • altruios 1y ago
    ah, but of course. Here I was thinking of improving our electrical grid. Nothing more permanent than the quickest fix possible. But yes, that's a good idea.
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    • taylodl 1y ago
      The electrical grid can support increased demand if loads are distributed over time. Industrial batteries can be charged overnight, when demand is typically lower, and discharged during the day, effectively shifting the load. This strategy not only eases grid strain but also supports fast DC charging.
• Zigurd 1y ago
  A lot of Americans don't realize that electricity demand in the US is growing very slowly and maybe not at all. Growth projections to 2050 continue to look about the same as recent years: Under 1% per year. AI isn't moving the needle. We need to continue to replace coal plants. But those are down to 16% of supply. Renewables are growing at 9% per year. No crisis detected. On HN we're maximally exposed to the perhaps wishful thinking of people who have invested in SMRs, which are less economically efficient than conventional nuclear power plants, which suffer from high project risk. I'm glad people like Bill Gates are investing in new generation nuclear technology. He can afford to not make money on that anytime soon.