Solar Turbines

Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial gas turbines. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has installed over 16,000 units across more than 100 countries, accumulating over 3 billion operating hours.

The company's product portfolio includes gas turbine engines ranging from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower, gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets. These products are utilized in various applications such as the production, processing, and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil.

They also serve in the generation of electricity and thermal energy for industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

Products and Applications

Solar Turbines offers a comprehensive range of services to support its products throughout their lifecycle, including:

• Gas turbine overhauls
• Equipment optimization
• Field services
• Technical training
• Digital solutions aimed at maximizing machinery uptime and reducing lifecycle costs

Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, developing advanced energy technologies that enable customers to achieve operational efficiency and reduce emissions.

Notably, Solar Turbines has been operating gas turbines on high hydrogen fuel, including coke oven gas, with hydrogen concentrations exceeding 50%, to generate power and steam for over a decade.

Workforce and Culture

With a dedicated workforce of more than 9,000 employees, Solar Turbines emphasizes a culture where individual contributions are valued, diversity is encouraged, and safety is prioritized in all aspects of the business.

Company Locations

In addition to its headquarters in San Diego, California, the company operates a facility in Pasadena, Texas, USA.

Locations include:

• San Diego, California, USA
• Pasadena, Texas, USA