transformational technology
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 16292 — in this section
The term "transformational technology" means a technology that represents a significant change in the methods used to convert energy that will enable a step change in performance, efficiency, cost of electricity, and reduction of emissions as compared to the technology in existence on December 27, 2020.
42 U.S.C. § 16292 — in this section
The term "transformational technology" includes a broad range of potential technology improvements, including—
(i) thermodynamic improvements in energy conversion and heat transfer, including—
(I) advanced combustion systems, including oxygen combustion systems and chemical looping; and
(II) the replacement of steam cycles with supercritical carbon dioxide cycles;
(ii) improvements in steam or carbon dioxide turbine technology;
(iii) improvements in carbon capture, utilization, and storage systems technology;
(iv) improvements in small-scale and modular coal-fired technologies with reduced carbon output or carbon capture that can support incremental power generation capacity additions;
(v) fuel cell technologies for low-cost, high-efficiency modular power systems;
(vi) advanced gasification systems;
(vii) thermal cycling technologies; and
(viii) any other technology the Secretary recognizes as transformational technology.