Jupiter I: World's first 30-MW pure hydrogen gas turbine goes live in China

The MingYang Group in China has successfully launched Jupiter I, the world’s first 30-megawatt (MW) pure hydrogen gas turbine. This turbine can burn 30,000 cubic meters of hydrogen per hour and generate up to 48,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough to power approximately 5,500 households. The significance of Jupiter I lies in its ability to produce on-demand, carbon-free energy, potentially reducing carbon emissions by over 200,000 tonnes annually compared to conventional thermal power plants. The turbine is currently operating stably in Inner Mongolia, marking a major milestone in China’s efforts to transition to clean energy. Jupiter I addresses key challenges in renewable energy storage and grid stability. Excess renewable energy generated during low-demand periods can be converted into hydrogen via electrolysis, storing energy more efficiently than costly battery systems. Unlike the slow process of recombining hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity, combusting hydrogen in the Jupiter I turbine provides rapid, controllable power output