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Re:Giant batteries are transforming the way the U.S. uses el... by pfdietz on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @12:58PM (#40288321)
A nuclear plant will earn money based on wholesale prices, not retail prices, and certainly not one-time peak retail prices. Wholesale prices are much lower. Note that for much of the day it's around $0.04/kWh. Batteries will reduce the evening peak.

https://thundersaidenergy.com/downloads/california-electrici...

Calling SONGS-2 or 3 functional is a stretch given their steam generator problems.

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