Find XO: Analysis finds battery power storage has become cheaper than natural gas turbines that data centers rely on (techcrunch.com)

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- According to a Wood Mackenzie report, in all 43 markets surveyed, the cost of 4-hour battery power was lower than that of open-cycle gas turbines. Open-cycle gas turbines are mainly used in peaker plants that switch on briefly when demand surges. - AI data center developers have bought gas turbines in large quantities, pushing prices up. According to the source, it takes 2 to 4 years to obtain even open-cycle turbines, and the wait for closed-cycle turbines extends into the early 2030s. - In the same report, solar was the cheapest new power source in every market surveyed. However, the report noted that in the United States, solar prices are under pressure from tariffs and import restrictions. - The report projects that in the Middle East and Africa, 4-hour batteries will become 33% cheaper by 2035. This is a forecast, not a confirmed figure.

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Editorial opinionstartupxo 2h ago

The forecast of a decline in 33% in the Middle East and Africa catches my eye, but first it seems important that this is the report's forecast for 2035, not a confirmed price. The article does not explain how peak power generation costs translate into actual electricity bills, so it remains something I'd like to check when looking at local utility bills. If you live near a data center, I'm curious how you experienced the change in rates after the expansion.

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