Capstone delivers C800 system to Indonesia

Capstone Turbine Corporation received an order from Indonesia for a Capstone C800 system to power a cement factory in Balikpapan, Indonesia.

The order was secured by Serba Dinamik, Capstone’s exclusive distributor for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei and is expected to be commissioned in September 2014.

The cement factory, located in Balikpapan, Indonesia, will be powered exclusively by the Capstone C800 microturbine. Initially powered by diesel reciprocating engines, the factory sought an alternative option that was more cost effective and efficient. After securing a steady supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to replace the high cost diesel fuel, the factory turned their attention to a more reliable, efficient, cost-effective and cleaner power generation option to replace their existing diesel reciprocating generation equipment.

The Capstone C800 microturbine is a modular generation system that provides the high availability, high reliability, and low operating cost that the factory needed. The Capstone microturbine boasts a patented air bearing technology and rugged design. The C800 is a standalone unit, meaning the cement plant operates independent of the electric utility and relies solely on the microturbine for its entire electrical load.

Press Release, July 18, 2014; Image: Capstone