Hey power-hungry innovators! 🌱⚡️ Super Carbon No.1, the world’s first commercial supercritical CO₂ power unit, just went live today (20 December 2025) in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, southwest China! According to China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), this milestone marks the first time this next-gen tech has hit real-world operations.
So what’s supercritical CO₂ all about? 🤔 Regular power plants use steam turbines, but Super Carbon No.1 uses carbon dioxide heated and pressurized until it becomes “supercritical”—a state where it acts like both a liquid and a gas. That means smaller turbines, higher efficiency, and less waste heat. Translation: more green juice for our grids and fewer carbon footprints! 🌍💪
This innovative thermoelectric conversion tech turns liquid CO₂ into supercritical fluid, zooms it through the generator, and voilà—electricity. For tech buffs and climate champs across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this is a game-changer. Imagine cleaner energy powering your city lights, startups, and late-night coding sessions! 🚀
While it’s the first commercial unit, researchers are already eyeing larger-scale rollouts. Could this tech soon power Mumbai’s hustle or Bangkok’s bustling nights? Time will tell, but today’s launch is a big step toward a low-carbon future. Stay tuned for more updates as we track supercritical CO₂’s journey across Asia! 🌏✨
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World's 1st commercial supercritical CO₂ power unit starts in Guizhou
cgtn.com
