Clean Energy, Cost Savings, and Resiliency with Flex Turbine® On-Site Power Generation
OVERVIEW
One of the Hollywood’s original film studios operates one of the busiest production campuses in California, where electricity costs and reliability are critical for uninterrupted operations. By deploying three GT250S and one GT333S turbines, the studio generates over 1 MW on-site, cutting utility purchases. Waste heat also powers an absorption chiller, boosting efficiency. This focus on cost reduction reflects a growing trend across California’s commercial and industrial facilities adopting on-site generation.
THE CHALLENGE
Large production studios require reliable power for lighting, sound stages, production equipment, and cooling infrastructure. One of the original film studios in Hollywood sought an energy solution that could provide reliable on-site power, reduce exposure to grid outages and utility price volatility, and support the facility’s high electrical loads.
On-Site Power Generation Solution
The studio deployed three GT250S and one GT333S gas turbines in a grid-parallel automatic dual mode configuration. The on-site power system operates alongside the utility grid while producing dependable on-site electricity for studio operations. The system captures waste heat from the turbines and directs it to an absorption chiller to provide cooling for studio operations.
LOCATION
Hollywood, California
SOLUTION
Three GT250S and one GT333S gas turbines
CONFIGURATION
Grid-parallel automatic dual-mode
APPLICATION
Cogeneration supporting absorption chiller
POWER OUTPUT
Over 1 MW of on-site electricity
COMMISSION DATE
Q4 2012
RESULTS
- Reliable On-Site Power: The system provides more than 1 MW of self-generated electricity, supporting production facilities and studio infrastructure.
- Greater Energy Independence: On-site generation allows the studio to reduce reliance on grid electricity and gain greater control over its energy supply.
- Improved Operational Resilience: Reliable on-site power helps support critical production schedules where downtime can be extremely costly.
- Additional Efficiency Through Thermal Recovery: Recovered turbine heat is used to power an absorption chiller, allowing the studio to capture additional value from the energy system.
- MyPower+: Provides 24/7 remote access to the performance of the unit.
$20,000 Per Day in Energy Cost Savings
“ On-site power generation from FlexEnergy turbines dramatically reduces one of Hollywood’s original film studios’ dependence on the utility grid, delivering an estimated $20,000 in daily savings while ensuring reliable, uninterrupted operations.”
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY
Discover how FlexEnergy Solutions can help your facility generate reliable, clean, on-demand power, reduce dependence on the grid, and capture additional value from your energy.
Contact us today at 720) 826-0708 or email sales@flexenergy.com to explore a customized self-generation solution for your facility.