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In contrast, deploying batteries can be accomplished within 12 to 24 months, with minimal infrastructure upheaval. Batteries can be integrated locally and decentralized, reducing the complexity, cost, and time involved in expanding capacity. They enable a distributed energy model, where power is stored and released close to consumption centers, greatly simplifying grid management.
Furthermore, integrating batteries at scale can cut overall costs by 30-50%, saving billions and making energy expansions more feasible and rapid. This acceleration is crucial in the context of global competition, especially with China advancing its AI and energy infrastructure.