A surge in inexpensive batteries, driven largely by China’s manufacturing dominance, is accelerating a shift in how power grids handle fluctuations and outages. Utilities are increasingly using batteries to boost resilience and smooth renewable energy. With costs falling, batteries are also emerging as a more affordable alternative to fossil-fuel flexibility, setting up a global power-system overhaul.
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