Capstone Turbine, the
premier clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems in the
world, announced today that it had recently received an order for a C1000
microturbine to be installed at a resort in Hawaii for a combined cooling,
heat, and power (CCHP) application.
Regatta Solutions acquired
the order for a Capstone C1000 dual mode propane high humidity microturbine
from Critchfield Pacific Inc., a design-build mechanical contractor based in
Hawaii. Critchfield’s area of expertise is the installation of energy efficient
HVAC systems. According to Ron Swenson, President of Critchfield Pacific,
“Capstone microturbines were chosen as the preferred option for power
generation due to their high efficiency and ability to provide stable power in
Hawaii, where the utility grid can be expensive and unreliable.”
When implemented in a CCHP
configuration, the Capstone C1000 gives the hotel the ability to use the
exhaust heat of the microturbine in the production of domestic hot water and
pool heating via a hot water heat exchanger, while also utilizing an absorption
chiller to fulfill the cooling requirements of their facility. The Capstone
microturbine was the clear financial selection based on its ability to cut the
payback period in half when featured in a CCHP application.
“Trigeneration provides high
efficiency onsite energy production to help customers reduce rising electric
costs,” said Mark Gilbreth, Chief Technology Officer at Regatta Solutions. “I
look forward to this installation being an example for future clients to drive
CHP/CCHP technology adoption.”
In addition to boosting the
site’s overall energy efficiency and reducing costs, the microturbines are dual
mode, which enables the facility to function uninterrupted in the event of a
power outage. “Capstone’s ability to parallel with the existing grid or work
independently from the grid ensures the hotel has the energy reliability and
availability it requires,” said Jim Crouse, Executive Vice President, Sales and
Marketing of Capstone Turbine Corp. “Many of our customers have recognized the
value in using Capstone products to improve efficiency plus assure power and
thermal energy in the event of a utility power outage.”
“In addition, Capstone’s low
maintenance, low emissions, and ability to operate without lubricating oil and
cooling fluids make it a perfect fit for the project. Environmental impact in
Hawaii is a key issue, and the choice to use Capstone’s clean and green
microturbines reflects that,” added Crouse.
For further information,
please visit www.capstoneturbine.com
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