Powerphase provides retrofit technologies for existing gas turbine power plants that boost output and efficiency by up to 20% and enable rapid, full‑capacity peaking even in hot conditions. Its Turbophase air‑injection module and Fastlight Energy Storage system store compressed air for long‑duration, low‑cost storage, allowing turbines to deliver 2–3× nameplate capacity with reduced fuel consumption and no added heat‑rate or maintenance penalties.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Gas turbine power plants often face limited peak dispatch capability, reduced efficiency in hot ambient conditions, and high fuel consumption, while emerging energy storage needs require costly and hazardous battery solutions.
Solution
Powerphase offers two adaptive technologies that retrofit existing gas turbines to address these challenges. The Turbophase module injects air into the combustion process, boosting capacity and efficiency by up to 20% without compromising heat rate or adding maintenance burdens, and it maintains full output even on hot days. The Fastlight Energy Storage (FSE) system stores compressed air to provide long‑duration, low‑cost storage, enabling turbines to deliver 2–3 × their nameplate capacity while burning roughly half the fuel for the same net output. Both solutions are OEM‑friendly, allowing integration into combined‑cycle plants without extensive redesign, and they support peak‑dispatch responsiveness, arbitrage opportunities, and renewable‑energy integration with minimal operational penalties.
Target Audience
Primary customers are owners and operators of combined‑cycle gas turbine power plants seeking to improve peak performance, reduce fuel costs, and add cost‑effective storage capability, as well as grid and fleet managers pursuing low‑carbon transition pathways.
Features
- Air‑injection Turbophase module that increases turbine output and efficiency up to 20% across all ambient conditions
- Rapid response capability for peaking power, delivering 100 % capacity even on hot days
- Fastlight Storage Engine (FSE) that stores compressed air for long‑duration energy storage with half the fuel consumption
- Ability to generate 2–3 × nameplate capacity during peak dispatch or arbitrage periods
- No additional heat‑rate or maintenance penalties compared to baseline turbine operation
- OEM‑compatible retrofit design that can be added to existing combined‑cycle plants without major modifications
- Optional continuous‑output mode that provides non‑degrading power output beyond peak periods