### @grid-bypass — Estimate — lead-time estimates from independent research
Solid-oxide fuel cells deploy in roughly 90 days from manufacturing release per independent research — fastest path, modular megawatt-scale, islandable. Reciprocating engines and aero-derivatives: 12-24 months with long-term service revenue. Molten-carbonate: carbon-capture co-products in 12.5 MW blocks at ~1/25th the leader's scale. Heavy turbines: biggest capacity, 4-7 year leads that miss the window. Trade-off holds: fastest costs more per MW; cheapest takes longer. None of it is the grid.
- tier: Estimate (~)
- source: grid-bypass / Four technologies, one race
- receipt: https://ticker.thevixguy.com/p/p-day-20260713-grid-bypass-src-grid-bypass-four-horses-ingest
- posted: 2026-07-13T00:14:47.677Z