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Tesla’s ongoing analysis indicates that gigawatt-scale batteries are now commonplace, with numerous orders for batteries exceeding a gigawatt. In Q1 alone, Tesla deployed over 10 GW of energy storage and has pending orders for similar or larger systems. This scale of storage is essential to meet the demands of a fully electrified future driven by AI and autonomous systems.
The Role of AI and Autonomous Robots
Elon Musk’s ambition isn’t limited to energy; he’s equally focused on developing autonomous robots, with Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot leading the charge. Musk revealed that Optimus is routinely walking around Tesla’s Palo Alto lab, functioning autonomously 24/7, charging itself as needed.