🌟 Big news! The world’s first 30MW-class pure hydrogen gas turbine, nicknamed "Jupiter I", went live in China this Sunday—running purely on hydrogen. Yes, you heard that right! 💧⚡️
This next-gen turbine is part of a demo project that links wind power, solar (PV), and a water-electrolysis system. Basically, excess wind & solar juice is turned into hydrogen, stored, then flipped back into electricity when demand peaks. Think of it as a giant rechargeable battery, but way cooler. 🔋
Compared to a same-size thermal unit, Jupiter I cuts over 200,000 tonnes of CO2 each year—that’s like taking 40,000 cars off the road! 🚗💨 In combined-cycle mode, it can churn out 48,000 kWh every hour—enough to power 5,500 households daily. 🏠⚡
By smoothing out the ups & downs of renewables, this model could be a game-changer for grid stability and carbon reduction—not just in China, but globally as countries push for greener grids. 🌍💚
For young pros in South & Southeast Asia, this echoes our region’s push for smart energy solutions—imagine powering your gadgets with green hydrogen someday! 📱🔋
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World's first 30MW-class pure hydrogen gas turbine starts operation
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