Capstone’s C800S Microturbine Supports Thermal-Centric Manufacturing in Mexico

Capstone Green Energy and its distributor, DTC Machinery, will supply a C800S microturbine to support a Mexican frozen-food producer with powering thermal-intensive manufacturing operations. The turnkey project is scheduled for commissioning in early 2026 and, by installing the C800S, the client will significantly reduce energy costs, lower pollutant emissions, and improve operational reliability.

“Capstone’s microturbines continue to prove their value in food-processing applications,” said Alejandro Muñoz Barba, Principal for DTC Machinery. “We are proud to deliver a turnkey solution that provides efficiency, reliability, and meaningful operational savings for our customers.”

The customer distributes a pepper-focused product line across the United States and Mexico, and was seeking a reliable, efficient solution to meet the growing energy demands and sustainability goals of its manufacturing processes. The C800S will provide clean exhaust heat in a combined heat and power (CHP) configuration, using it to preheat boiler water and supply consistent thermal energy for cooking processes.

“As food manufacturers push to elevate efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance reliability, Capstone’s microturbines in CHP applications stand out as a proven, resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy solution,” said Vince Canino, President and CEO of Capstone Green Energy. “This project underscores how our clean technology delivers consistent, high-quality thermal energy to empower continuous production, strengthens energy resilience, and drives long-term operational success for our clients.”

Adopting and integrating Capstone’s microturbine technology will improve mission-critical elements of the company’s production workflow, in addition to satisfying efficient and environmentally responsible manufacturing. This project will ensure dependable production capacity to fulfill ongoing market demand.

Work in Mexico

Earlier this week, Capstone Green Energy obtained a follow-on order from a major Mexican food manufacturer for a single C1000 Signature Series microturbine system. The cogeneration system will be installed by DTC Machinery—Capstone’s exclusive distributor in Mexico and Central America—at the manufacturer’s production facility in Jalisco, where it produces oat-based products. It will generate both electricity and steam to fulfill energy requirements for oat processing, with commissioning scheduled in February 2026.

The C1000S cogeneration system will deliver CHP by generating both electricity and steam, supporting the facility’s rising energy demands for oat processing. Burning natural gas with ultra-low emissions, Capstone’s system will cut the customer’s energy costs, increase efficiency, and lower emissions, strengthening the company’s sustainability commitment. The Mexican food manufacturer ordered another microturbine system for its facility in 2023.The C600S system improved overall thermal performance by capturing and reconfiguring exhaust heat to displace the facility’s less efficient, higher emitting drying machinery.

Marcellus Shale

In September 2025, E-Finity Distributed Generation, a Capstone Green Energy distributor, obtained a follow-on order from a leading natural gas producer operating in the Marcellus Shale: a pre-commissioned skid with three C65 microturbines and E-Finity’s m-TIM controller, scheduled for commissioning in October 2025. The microturbines were selected to deliver reliable power, low emissions, and consistent performance in remote, off-grid locations where continuous power is vital.

Capstone’s pre-commissioned skid can be connected and fired up in the same day, eliminating on-site commissioning requirements. The design is also pre-engineered for scalability, allowing an additional C65 microturbine to be installed for future load growth. It will be powered by on-site, pipeline-derived natural gas which enables simple integration with the customer’s existing infrastructure.