Key Takeaways
- Capstone Energy+ and BSD Builders, Inc. installed two C1000 Signature Series microturbines at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, delivering 2 megawatts of combined heat and power.
- The system captures waste heat to cover most of the hospital’s heating and domestic hot water needs, reaching an overall system efficiency of 75%.
- Once commissioning is complete, the system will offer island-mode capability, letting the hospital keep generating power during utility outages.
- Commissioning is expected in October 2026, with final startup activities continuing through the rest of the year.
- Capstone Energy+ (NASDAQ: CEPL) has shipped more than 10,800 microturbine units across 89 countries and serves hospitals, data centers and industrial facilities.
Capstone Energy+ Brings Resilient Power to a San Diego Hospital
Capstone Energy+, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPL), a provider of resilient, behind-the-meter energy solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare and data center applications, has installed two C1000 Signature Series microturbines at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California. The project, delivered in partnership with BSD Builders, Inc., provides 2 megawatts of combined heat and power to strengthen the hospital’s operational continuity and support its long-term sustainability goals.
75% System Efficiency and Island-Mode Backup
The combined heat and power system supplies on-site electricity while capturing waste heat to cover the majority of the hospital’s heating and domestic hot water needs, delivering an overall system efficiency of 75%. Once commissioning is complete, the system will also provide island-mode capability, allowing the facility to keep generating power if it is disconnected from the utility grid.
“Reliable energy has become a strategic asset for healthcare providers,” said Vince Canino, President and CEO of Capstone Energy+. “As healthcare systems modernize their facilities, they are increasingly investing in energy solutions that strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and support long-term sustainability. Projects like this are made possible through trusted partnerships, and we’re proud to once again work alongside BSD Builders, Inc. to deliver an innovative combined heat and power solution for the Scripps Mercy Hospital facility, supporting a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy future.”
Another Layer of Protection for Patient Care
“If there are natural disasters in the area that force the utility to disconnect service or there’s an interruption to the electrical grid, the facility is still producing two megawatts, keeping core operations running,” said Ryan Peña, Project Manager, Corporate Facilities at Scripps Health. “It’s another layer of protection and redundancy that helps us to provide uninterrupted care.”
The project is in the final stages of system integration, with commissioning expected in October 2026 and final startup activities continuing through year-end.
Capstone Energy+’s Growing Healthcare Footprint
Capstone Energy+ has shipped more than 10,800 microturbine units across 89 countries through its global distributor network. Built on 30kW, 65kW and 200kW microturbine platforms, its scalable multi-megawatt systems serve data centers, hospitals, agriculture and industrial facilities where uptime is critical, and the company also offers Energy as a Service options, including power purchase agreements, leasing and embedded service contracts.
