Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST), the producer of highly efficient, low-emission, resilient microturbine energy systems, announced that it has received two orders for separate cannabis cultivating operations in Southern and Northern California. Cal Microturbine, Capstone’s exclusive California distributor, secured the orders which are scheduled for commissioning this spring.
Destined for a Northern California facility, the first order is for five C65 units and five absorption chillers. Together, the five-natural gas powered C65 units will provide 325 kilowatts (kW) of prime power plus 120-160RT cooling and 400kBTU/hr hot water for the indoor greenhouse facility. In addition to the on-site power generation, one of the C65 units includes the C65 ICHP California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified package which will also provide the added benefit of space conditioning and humidity control for the grow operation.
The second order destined for a grow facility in Southern California is for four C65 low emission units that will be paired with four chillers producing a total of 260kW plus 120-160RT cooling capacity. Although this second site has existing utility power connectivity, the customer is seeking to lower operating cost as a competitive advantage.
In addition to generating on-site power, the microturbine systems will help both grow operations meet their sustainability goals on improved energy efficiency while reducing waste by implementing integrated combined heat and power (ICHP) into the growing process.