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Elon shared that the demand for Mega Packs isn't just a niche market but could swell to significantly influence the entire electrical grid's capacity. This demand is driven by the need to either augment existing energy infrastructure or maintain high levels of reliability given variable renewable sources such as solar and wind.
Quantifying the Opportunity
Diving into a more detailed analysis, Musk estimated that the world's current annual electricity consumption of 25,000 TWh could be doubled or more with the addition of energy buffers—specifically, integrating enough Mega Packs to store roughly 12 hours of power for the entire globe.