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The Lithium Shock Just Redefined Grid Storage, And One U.S. Company Is Perfectly Positioned to Fill the Gap

The Lithium Shock Just Redefined Grid Storage, And One U.S. Company Is Perfectly Positioned to Fill the Gap

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Jul 18, 2025
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This isn’t a clean tech bet. It’s grid infrastructure for the AI-powered future.

The Setup: A Systemic Shock to Energy Storage

The U.S. just imposed a 94% tariff on Chinese battery materials, effectively detonating the economics of lithium-ion in utility-scale storage. Tesla’s Megapacks, CATL’s exports, and most Li-ion incumbents now face a cost structure…

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