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California is "bending the duck curve" with batteries:

Grid batteries reach stunning new peak of 44 pct of evening demand in world’s fourth biggest economy

https://reneweconomy.com.au/grid-batteries-reach-stunning-new-peak-of-44-pct-of-evening-demand-in-worlds-fourth-biggest-economy/

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Grid batteries reach stunning new peak of 44 pct of evening demand in world's fourth biggest economy

Battery storage reaches a stunning new record in the world's fourth biggest economy, reaching 44 pct of evening demand. The biggest loser is gas.

Renew Economy

Look at it!! LOOK!

@bascule Also, on some days batteries becoming largest single source in the pre-dawn/dawn hours:
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/18/california-batteries-sustain-near-24-hour-solar-run/

California batteries sustain near 24-hour solar run

On Feb. 1, California’s batteries bridged the solar gap with seamless precision. After discharging through the night until sunrise, they spent the daylight hours charging, then pivoted back to exporting power well past midnight – effectively sustaining the state on solar energy for a full 24-hour cycle.

pv magazine International