A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide
Wired • 9/23/2026
Summary
A startup is developing technology to power data centers using 'supercritical' carbon dioxide. This technology could be attached to existing gas turbines to enhance their efficiency, although it would not eliminate their emissions entirely.
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