M ARKET D EVELOPMENT OF M ICROTURBINE C OMBINED HEAT AND P OWER APPLICATIONS

Authors

  • Steve Gillette Capstone Turbine Corporation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1922

Abstract

Microturbines are gaining market acceptance through continued
product development, market education, government incentives, and an
improved regulatory environment. This article describes the economic
factors driving customer acceptance of microturbine CHP solutions, il-
lustrates several applications, and provides information regarding the
regulatory situation in California. The examples sited in this article are
from the author’s company, Capstone, but are intended to reflect the
potential application of similar microturbine products.

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Author Biography

Steve Gillette, Capstone Turbine Corporation

Steve Gillette is director of CHP Applications for Capstone Turbine
Corporation, a company focused on the commercialization of
microturbine power generation technology. Originally founded in 1988, Capstone is a leading microturbine manufacturer. Prior to joining
Capstone in 1999, Mr. Gillette served as president and chief executive
officer of Statordyne LLC, a power quality equipment company in Texas.
His experience also includes leadership positions at Siemens Energy and
Automation. During his time at Siemens, Mr. Gillette managed market-
ing and application engineering functions for several business units in-
cluding the company’s protective relay business, advanced electronic
development and switchgear and motor control centers. He also held
managerial and engineering positions at the General Electric Company.
Mr. Gillette holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from RPI
and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Union College.
Mr. Gillette can be contacted by electronic mail at
sgillette@capstoneturbine.com.

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Published

2004-03-18

How to Cite

Gillette, S. . (2004). M ARKET D EVELOPMENT OF M ICROTURBINE C OMBINED HEAT AND P OWER APPLICATIONS. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 19(2), 46–59. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1922

Issue

2004: Vol 19 Iss 2

Section

Articles