🚀 Guess what? Engineers in mainland China just unveiled 'Super Carbon-1', the world’s first power generation unit running on supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂)! 🔥
Traditionally, power plants use water steam to spin turbines. But this new sCO₂ cycle leverages CO₂ above its critical point – where it behaves like a mix of liquid and gas – to crank out electricity way more efficiently. Think of it as upgrading from a regular engine to hypercar turbo mode. 😉
Here’s why Super Carbon-1 is a game-changer:
- 85% more electricity from the same heat source ⚡
- 50% higher net power output 🚀
- Compact design – smaller footprint, less material 🏭➡️📦
For South and Southeast Asia, where energy demand is booming, Super Carbon-1 could reshape the power game. Imagine meeting rising electricity needs in India, Indonesia, or Vietnam with systems that cut emissions and boost efficiency. 🌏💡
It’s a bold step towards decarbonisation and could accelerate the global shift to cleaner energy. Stay tuned as we track how this sCO₂ revolution unfolds and what it means for your city’s lights! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
