China connects world-first 30MW supercritical carbon dioxide power project to grid

The second 15-megawatt unit of the Super Carbon One global demonstration project was successfully connected to the grid in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, marking the full completion of the world’s first 2×15MW supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power generation system, as reported by Science and Technology Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The project represents a major step forward in the application of advanced energy conversion technologies for industrial waste heat recovery, supporting improvements in efficiency and system integration within the energy sector.

Following the commissioning of both units, the demonstration facility has reached a stable installed capacity of 30 megawatts, positioning it as a benchmark example of scale, technological advancement and operational maturity in the field of supercritical carbon dioxide power generation.

The first unit entered commercial operation on 20 December 2025 and has since maintained stable performance over several months, with operational indicators consistently meeting or exceeding design expectations under a range of working conditions. The second unit has completed commissioning and is transitioning into commercial operation.

The full commissioning of the Super Carbon One project highlights the reliability and adaptability of next-generation waste heat power technologies, contributing to wider efforts to advance energy innovation and support high-efficiency industrial development.