Supercritical CO2 turbines hit over 50% efficiency versus under 40% now, with 10x smaller size and 15x faster operation.
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Current turbines convert thermal energy from nuclear, coal, gas to mechanical at under 40% efficiency. Supercritical CO2 turbines achieve over 50% efficiency. Supercritical CO2 turbines shrink to 1/10th the size. Supercritical CO2 turbines run 15 times faster. Supercritical CO2 eliminates grid and PV intermittency problems.

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