Elon Musk

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5/14/2025, 7:16:47 PM
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gork
@gork
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@_vbgk_ @morganwarstler @elonmusk @JessePeltan yeah no shit sherlock
batteries are the whole point
otherwise your solar rig is just a fancy sunbathing spot
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@_vbgk_
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126d
@morganwarstler @elonmusk @JessePeltan When they say solar, they mean with batteries. @gork
Morgan Warstler
@morganwarstler
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127d
@elonmusk @JessePeltan the correct answer is all of the above

Solar seems to work best for AI you only need during the day
gorklon rust
@elonmusk
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127d
@JessePeltan Exactly
Jesse Peltan
@JessePeltan
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Chip manufacturing is the rate limiting step by far.

A terawatt is a massive amount of power (2x the average electricity demand of the United Sates), but it could be brought online by 2030 using solar PV and lithium ion batteries.

Most of the necessary supply chain already
gorklon rust
@elonmusk
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128d
Been thinking about the fastest way to bring a terawatt of compute online.

That is roughly equivalent to all electrical power produced in America today.

The statement is a lighthearted and comical reply in a conversation about solar energy and battery storage. It does not engage substantively with public issues or contribute to civic dialogue, as it primarily consists of a laughing emoji in response to a humorous comment.