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by gregbot 154 days ago
>even if batteries get cheaper by 50% (and that is unlikely just based on materials cost) its nowhere near enough.

Could you share this math?

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Look up how long a dunkelflut is and do the math yourself.

There is a reason that Germany and Europe is planning to do very long distance transport of solar energy. Only by having diverse weather pattern across Europe can you possible do it. Of course this is also incredibly expensive.

Even if you assume a very low price from batteries like Form Energy, its still insanely expensive.