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MBS And Flex Technology Have Cracked The Code For Affordable, On-Site, Energy

Generate Megawatts, On-Site, With Lower Carbon Output Than Utility Electric And At About Half The Cost

A Gas Turbine Combusts Natural Gas, to Generate Electricity At About Half The Cost. When 'Waste Heat' Is Utilized (Combined Heat & Power), The Efficiency Approaches 90%. 

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Cost Comparison: CHP On-Site Vs. Grid Electric For IT Data Centers

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Cost Comparison: CHP On-Site Vs. Grid Electric For Breweries

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CO2 Output Comparison: CHP On-Site Vs. Grid Electric

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EIA: Cost And Performance Characteristics Of New Tech

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See How Gas Compares With Wind, Solar, And Grid Electric

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Getting A Gas Turbine Solution From MBS Engineering In 6 Easy Steps

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Gas Turbines Are Typically 85% to 90% Efficient; Grid Electric is About 30% - Still Need More Convincing? Ask The Energy Experts

The American Council For An Energy Efficient Economy has come out and said it:  CHP or Combined Heat And Energy is the most efficient form of electric power generation. Effectively, it is capturing the clean, particulate-free 'waste' heat, and using it to heat areas, including water boilers. The EPA advises it. The US Department of Energy advises it. And various regional economic councils also advise it. 
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​International Energy Association Paper on Cogeneration
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​Environmental Protection Agency And Department Of Energy Study
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Become Power Independent And Cut Energy Costs 20-70%!

Flex Energy
You have high power demands, MBS and Flex Energy can help. We can deliver on-site, gas-turbine powered, grid-isolated, grid parallel, or dual-mode power solutions of between 300 kW and 1,300 kW, or 1.3 megawatts, in a matter of months, for a cost that averages about half of what the electric utility charges, with finance charges included. 

Apart from a turbine-powered generator, heat can be used directly, or a pre-chilling apparatus can convert thermal energy to cooling units. ​MBS Engineering has designed and installed a number of natural gas Turbine Cogeneration Systems, helping commercial clients save money on energy, as costs for electricity from the power grid continue to rise.


​Gas turbines (or microturbines) are the most powerful form of clean energy available today. Efficiencies of about 85% are achievable because of the waste heat recovery component of the systems, called cogeneration. These systems cut energy bills, generate reliable power and give the quickest return on investment of any energy system on the market – by far. 

A Partnership Of Engineering Titans: Flex Energy And MBS

Flex Energy made a thing of beauty. Between 250 kW and 1.3 mW. One moving part. 8 hours of maintenance a year. More robust power, and not at the behest and exorbitant pricing of the electric utility. They picked MBS to deliver their engineering marvel. Read about our partnership. 
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The Cost Savings Sell Themselves, With Break-Even Times As Low As A Couple Of Years

Rate: $.15 per kW hour rate; $.45 per therm
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Electric
​GT1300S - 5 Year
GT1300S - 10 Year
Watts Needed
1,300 (1.3 mW)
​1,300 (1.3 mW)
1,300 (1.3 mW)
Microturbine Monthly Payment
Not Applicable
$56,000
$23,000
Maintenance Charge - Figured Into Monthly Payment
Not Applicable
$17,000
​$17,000
Monthly Gas Cost ($.45/therm)
​Not Applicable
​$45,000
$45,000
Total Monthly Payment
$150,000
$118,000
$85,000
Monthly Savings vs. Electric Utility
​​Not Applicable
$32,000
$65,000
​Savings Percentage vs. Electric
​Not Applicable
21%
43%
Years Before You Break Even
​​Not Applicable
5.21
2.56

Gas Turbines Are A Quantum Leap In Energy Technology

Cost

  • Cheaper Than Electric Utility, Even With Finance Charges
    Typically about half of the $0.15 to $.30 per kWh - financing and gas cost included​
  • You Own The Microturbine After Financing, And It Can Be Redeployed
    Take power generation control back from the utility company​​

Environment

  • Advanced Combustion Controls And Lowest Emissions In Its Class
    Power like this simply can't go cleaner than natural gas and Flex Energy/MBS
  • Utility Electric Is Only 30% Efficient
    Microturbines push 85% (with cogeneration)​
  • Clean Waste Heat
    Uncontaminated exhaust heat

Reliability

  • Power When You Can't Afford Outages
    Natural gas is more disaster-reliable, in addition to being more affordable, than electric 
  • Unparalleled Reliability
    Tens of millions of run-time hours and counting

Flexibility

  • High Power, On-Site
    Bring power to where you need it, in a compact footprint
  • Widest Fuel Tolerance Of Any Small Gas Turbine
    Can run on various gas types, including captured methane (farms)​
  • Stand Alone or Grid Connect
    Independent, Parallel, or Dual-Mode

Control

  • Power Whether The Electric Company 'Approves'
    More and more, electric utilities are simply turning down industrial electric requests​
  • Remote Monitoring
    Complete view at all times

Superior Engineering

  • One Moving Part And 8 Hours Of Maintenance, Annually
    Simple and powerful, with maintenance costs are figured into financing​
  • Robust Build Quality And A Durable, Weather-Proof Housing 
    Ready for any weather conditions, and suited for heavy industry​
  • Load Management Without Batteries
    No high-speed alternator

Ease

  • 6 Month Order-To-Install
    Installation time of roughly 2 - 3  weeks
  • Maintenance Included
    Not just maintenance costs, but activities, are covered in you financing

Flex Energy MT250S

The base Flex Turbine® is durable and proven with over a decade of field experience and was the first gas turbine to be certified to the stringent California Air Resources 2007 Natural Gas Distributed Generation Standard. The Flex Turbine® GT250S continues to reduce emissions and generate valuable energy world-wide at commercial/industrial facilities, landfills, anaerobic digester plants, offshore oil platforms and oil & gas fields.  ​

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Flex Energy MT250S

Flex Energy GT333S

Scaled up from the industrial Flex Turbine® GT250S platform, the Flex Turbine® GT333S is the most advanced in the industry with up to 85% CHP efficiency and variable inlet guide vanes. Efficient operations and emissions are maintained even when systems are running at part-power, without sacrificing the broad fuel flexibility and machine durability. The Flex Turbine® GT333S's, is certified to the California Air Resources Natural Gas Distributed Generation Standard, setting the benchmark for clean air, efficiency and fuel flexibility in one compact package.
Flex Energy GT333S

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Flex Energy GT1333S

Integrating four (4) Flex Turbine® GT333S into a single ISO container, the Flex Turbine® GT1300S provides a cost-effective energy solution for larger capacity energy projects. The Flex Turbine® GT1300S keeps the Flex Turbine® broad fuel flexibility, machine durability, and efficient full to part-power efficiency. Built-in redundancy with multiple GT333’s adds to the GT1300S value for critical and prime power energy projects.

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Gas Leak Detection & Repair >
      • Gas System Survey
      • Gas Pressure Regulators
      • Excess Gas Flow Valves
      • Leak Detection Technology
      • Natural Gas Leak Survey Glossary
    • Excavation, Trenching, Grading >
      • Excavation
    • Plumbing Services
    • Seismic Shut-Off Valve Installation >
      • How Seismic Shut-Off Valves Work
    • Gas Turbines >
      • About Gas Turbines >
        • Is A Turbine Right For My Company?
        • How To Get Your Gas Turbine Power Solution
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
      • For Hemp Growers
      • For Breweries
      • For Refrigerated Storage And Food Processing
      • For Critical Infrastructure Emergency Power
      • For IT Data Centers
      • For Office Buildings, Stadia And Convention Centers
      • For Schools
      • For Manufacturing And Production
      • For Warehouses And Fulfillment Centers
      • For Agriculture
    • New Construction & Re-Piping >
      • Horizontal Drilling Or Directional Drilling And Directional Boring
      • Gas Bypass Line Construction
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Gas Line Maintenance
  • Regions
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Northern California
    • California Central Valley
    • California Central Coast
    • Greater Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • Industries
    • Gas Services For Hotels
    • Gas Services For Hospitals
    • Gas Services For K-12 Schools
    • Gas Services For Colleges
    • Gas Services For JPAs And Insurers
    • Commercial Segments >
      • General Commercial
      • Municipal And Infrastructure Gas System Construction And Maintenance
      • Federal And Defense Gas System Construction And Maintenance
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Graphics >
      • Gas Safety Response Flow Chart
      • Gas Turbines
      • Problems With Older Gas Systems
      • How To Spot A Gas Leak
      • What Is A Seismic Shut-Off Valve?
      • How Does Natural Gas Get To Us?
      • Natural Gas Basics
      • Exercising Your Valves
      • The Road To Gas Safety
      • Sustainable Energy Comparison Chart
    • Natural Gas Free eBooks >
      • Are You Liable For A Gas Accident On Your Property?
      • Earthquakes And Natural Gas Fires
      • Natural Gas And School Safety
      • The Coming California Energy Shortage
      • JPA And Insurer eBook
  • Contact
  • About Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
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