Solar Turbines Incorporated, founded in 1927, is a leading manufacturer of industrial gas turbines. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California, and employs more than 8,000 people globally. Its core technical domains include gas turbine engineering, turbomachinery, and mechanical-drive systems.
The company's product portfolio consists of industrial gas turbine engines rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower, gas compressors, mechanical-drive packages, and generator sets ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. These products serve key industry verticals such as oil and gas production, pipeline transmission, power generation, and industrial processing.
Solar Turbines has an installed base of more than 16,000 units operating in over 100 countries, collectively accumulating over 3 billion operating hours. The company states it maintains a culture that values individual contributions, diversity, and safety.
