Salgenx has announced the launch of the IT1000, a modular 1 megawatt (MW) natural-gas-powered supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) turbine generator. The system is engineered specifically for data centers, high-performance computing sites, and grid-scale battery charging, delivering high efficiency and on-demand power in a transportable format.
The IT1000 power block is designed as a 40-foot high-cube modular unit that can be shipped worldwide and deployed rapidly. The core technology uses a closed-loop supercritical CO2 Brayton Cycle as the working fluid. Performance highlights, according to Salgenx, include 1 MW continuous output at 480 volts, three-phase; heat rates at or below 10,000 British thermal units (BTU) per kilowatt using 500 to 700 degrees Celsius turbine inlet temperatures; and the ability to operate in a dual-fuel combined cycle using both natural gas and high-grade waste heat.
Salgenx states the IT1000 integrates directly with its grid-scale flow batteries, providing fast-response charging and power smoothing for mission-critical data center loads. The system also features thermally flexible architecture that can utilize high-temperature concentrated solar or geothermal sources. The non-flammable CO2 working fluid is cited as enhancing site safety compared to conventional options.
The IT1000 supports combined cycle efficiency by stacking natural gas combustion and direct-use waste heat from microturbine exhausts into a single unit. Salgenx claims modular deployment allows multi-megawatt scalability and reduces the need for extensive site construction. Additional features include on-demand dispatchable power for peak shaving, emergency backup, and integration with stranded gas wells or remote sites.
The IT1000 is now available for project integration, OEM partnership, and licensing, with production reservations open for 2026.
Source: Salgenx
