Brendan Pierpont
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Corrected numbers:
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Corrected numbers:
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
1 cubic meter of this material stores over 2 kWh of energy according to the article
1 cubic meter of concrete, raised 100m in the air has a potential energy of 0.67 kWh, so about a third of the energy density.
This is worth a read as well - nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications...
How DOE’s Proposed Large Load Interconnection Process Could Unlock the Benefits of Load Flexibility
In the United States, the current system for interconnecting large electric loads, like data centers, to the grid has left all sides frustrated. Data center developers are mired in slow interconnectio...
nicholasinstitute.duke.edu
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This is worth a read as well - nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications...
We’re trying, Dave. energyinnovation.org/report/dodgi...
Dodging The Firm Fixation For Data Centers And The Grid • Energy Innovation
We can meet data center electricity demand and build a more affordable, cleaner grid by utilizing clean energy and flexible solutions instead of relying on fossil fuels.
energyinnovation.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
We’re trying, Dave. energyinnovation.org/report/dodgi...
Good piece! Quick note - the data you show for "utilities" appears to be the CPI data for "Utility (Piped) Gas Service" - that's natural gas utilities specifically. In the CPI data electric utilities are up 5.1% year over year (still higher than overall inflation but much less extreme).
November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Good piece! Quick note - the data you show for "utilities" appears to be the CPI data for "Utility (Piped) Gas Service" - that's natural gas utilities specifically. In the CPI data electric utilities are up 5.1% year over year (still higher than overall inflation but much less extreme).
Fantastic work, congrats! Also that image is so good and will surely find its way into future decks on grid flexibility 😆.
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fantastic work, congrats! Also that image is so good and will surely find its way into future decks on grid flexibility 😆.
Listen to the new Bartees Strange instead. open.spotify.com/album/7pp7IT...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Listen to the new Bartees Strange instead. open.spotify.com/album/7pp7IT...