How would you convert it into energy without losses? For your example of 0.2 increase, you need 83% efficiency — or 91% efficiency on both input and output. S

How would you convert it into energy without losses? For your example of 0.2 increase, you need 83% efficiency — or 91% efficiency on both input and output. Steam turbines may not hit that level of efficiency [1]. If you assume that input and output are each 80% efficient, you need to generate 0.5 units per unit put into the system to break even; if they’re 70% efficient, you need to generate 1 unit per unit put into the system. [1] — https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-07/documents/catalog_of_chp_technologies_section_4._technology_characterization_-_steam_turbines.pdf https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-07/documents/ca...