Revolutionary generator transforms Chinese factories into power plants
by Inside China Business [1-5-2026].
Chinese engineers deployed the world's first commercially viable sCO2 power generators, at a steel mill in Guizhou.
The Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (sCO2) generator converts waste heat into electricity. Compared to traditional steam and thermal systems, the sCO2 design is more than 85% more efficient, and produces 50% more electricity.
Giant volumes of waste heat is a necessary evil in heavy industry. But these generators can be deployed across thousands of Chinese refineries, smelters, mills, and major factories, and convert waste heat into usable electricity.
Closing scene, Chongqing.
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