One of China’s largest energy companies, Mingyang, has announced the successful full-system test of the Jupiter One, a 30 MW pure hydrogen power generator.

As the world’s largest and most powerful pure hydrogen generator, Jupiter One was developed under the leadership of Mingyang Smart Energy and Mingyang Hydrogen Energy. This massive 30 MW generator opens a revolutionary chapter in the field of renewable energy.

A Giant Powered by Pure Hydrogen

Jupiter One is the first-of-its-kind gas turbine that runs entirely on hydrogen fuel. Mingyang’s success stems from its  innovative combustion chamber design, overcoming technical challenges such as pressure fluctuations, flow control, and emission management during hydrogen combustion.

The generator consumes an astonishing 443.45 tons of hydrogen per hour, equivalent to filling the famous Hindenburg airship’s capacity 25 times in just one hour.

One of Jupiter One’s standout features is its ability to integrate with renewable energy projects, minimizing energy losses. In China, a significant portion of renewable energy production is wasted due to the existing grid's insufficient transmission capacity.

Mingyang states that large-scale hydrogen generators will enhance grid stability and reduce curtailment issues for large-scale projects like wind and solar exceeding 1 GW. Hydrogen generators like Jupiter One can theoretically store excess energy by using it for electrolysis, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen for later use as additional fuel.

A Solution for Renewable Energy Challenges

China has become the global leader in renewable energy, with 793 GW solar and 486 GW wind power capacity as of 2024. However, it still meets 60-65% of its energy demand through coal, a major source of emissions.

Technologies like the Jupiter One 30 MW hydrogen generator could effectively address inefficiencies and limitations in renewable energy utilization.