Capstone Introduces a New Generation of MicroTurbine Energy Systems.CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Capstone Turbine Capstone Turbine Corporation NASDAQ: CPST, incorporated in 1988, is a California based gas turbine manufacturer that specializes in microturbine power and heat cogeneration systems. Capstone has sold and shipped more than 3,000 of these one-moving-part systems worldwide. Corporation(R) (www.microturbine.com; Nasdaq:CPST CPST Cable Programming Services Tier CPST Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology CPST Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (Ohio) CPST Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST Classical Perturbation Scattering Theory ), the world's leading manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, announced today at the Power-Gen International trade show that next month the company will begin shipping an enhanced line of 65-kilowatt microturbine models that will replace its popular C60 series of power and heat generators. "Reflective of our commitment to continuously improve our product performance, I'm very pleased to announce that effective January 2006, the Capstone C60 microturbine will be replaced by the C65, with an installed output of 65 kilowatts, 29% electrical efficiency The efficiency of an entity (a device, component, or system) in electronics and electrical engineering is defined as useful power output divided by the total electrical power consumed (a fractional expression). mg/kg or ml/l; see ppm. ," said Capstone CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. John R. Tucker. "This approximate 8.5% increase in electrical output, 4% increase in efficiency, and a 45% reduction in NOx output, is reflective of our continuing engineering effort to provide our customers with the best distributed generation Distributed generation generates electricity from many small energy sources. It has also been called also called on-site generation, dispersed generation, embedded generation, decentralized generation, decentralized energy or product available." The new natural gas fueled C65 and C65-ICHP (with factory-integrated heat recovery) will deliver higher electrical and thermal output without any change to the product's weight and dimensions, which are much lighter and more compact than similar capacity generators. This reduces footprint requirements and enables greater flexibility in indoor, outdoor and rooftop siting. The new 65-kilowatt models retain the many advantages that set Capstone MicroTurbines(R) apart from competing distributed generation products, including: --Just one moving part: no gearbox, no radiator, no fluid pumps, etc. --Air-cooling and patented air bearings, meaning no oil, lubricants, coolants or other hazmats --Comparably quiet, vibration-free operation --Sub-10-second automatic fast transfer to load-following stand-alone operation in the event of a power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" --Qualifies for 10% federal tax credit and many regional clean, efficient energy incentive programs --Cleaner and more fuel efficient power and heat generation than conventional sources --The C65-ICHP delivers 80% total fuel efficiency: measured at end-user loads --Pre-certified grid interconnect and air permitting where applicable --Built-in capability to array up to 20 units together as one with energy security multiple redundancy --Integrated synchronizing & load-sharing is built-in, no additional equipment needed --Indoor, outdoor or rooftop installation --Easy integration into energy management systems --Optional remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a , dispatch, diagnostics --Made in USA Capstone will also introduce a variation of the 65-kilowatt machine which uses waste flare gases from landfills or sewage treatment Sewage treatment Unit processes used to separate, modify, remove, and destroy objectionable, hazardous, and pathogenic substances carried by wastewater in solution or suspension in order to render the water fit and safe for intended uses. plants as fuel to create renewable energy. The new CR65 - the "R" for renewable - will be available with an optional stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. integrated heat exchanger. Because the new CR65 is more than double the output of the C30 that it replaces, customers will be able to realize a significant reduction in the installed cost of their systems. The result of this reduction is better economics and a shorter payback period Payback Period The length of time required to recover the cost of an investment. Calculated as: . About Capstone Turbine Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com; Nasdaq: CPST) is the world's leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems, and was the first to market commercially viable microturbine energy products. Capstone Turbine has shipped more than 3,200 Capstone MicroTurbine systems to customers worldwide. These award-winning systems have logged more than 10 million documented runtime operating hours. Capstone Turbine is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Combined Heat and Power Partnership, which is committed to improving the efficiency of the nation's energy infrastructure and reducing emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. A UL-Certified ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certified company, Capstone Turbine is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with sales and/or service centers in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Mexico City, Milan, Shanghai and Tokyo. This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is used in the federal securities laws, with regard to, among other items, plans to introduce a new product line and its operating characteristics and competitive advantages. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "believe" and similar phrases. These statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties described in Capstone's SEC filings that may cause Capstone's actual results to be materially different. These statements speak only as of the date of this release. Capstone disclaims any obligation to revise these statements hereafter. "Capstone Turbine Corporation" and "Capstone MicroTurbine" are registered trademarks of Capstone Turbine Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Editors: Publication-quality photos of Capstone MicroTurbines are at: www.microturbine.com/whatsnew/morePhotos.asp?newsid=386 Datasheets on Capstone MicroTurbines are at: www.microturbine.com/technology/specsheets.asp |
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