Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (Capstone), a provider of microturbine energy solutions, has announced the completion of its 6.6-megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) system at a renewable energy facility in North Carolina.

The project uses swine waste converted through a pyrolysis process to produce biogas. Capstone’s microturbines will generate renewable electricity for the grid while providing heat to support the facility’s operations.

The project, installed by Capstone distributor E-Finity Distributed Generation, includes one C600S microturbine and six C1000S microturbines, with final commissioning planned for March 2026.

“This project demonstrates a practical approach to agricultural waste management,” said Vince Canino, President and CEO of Capstone. “The facility uses pyrolysis to turn swine waste into biogas. Our microturbines are designed to run efficiently on this variable fuel, producing electricity and capturing heat for use on-site, creating a more self-sufficient energy system.”

The system also reduces odour and supports local renewable energy objectives. In addition to electricity and heat, the facility is expected to generate Carbon Emission Reduction (CER) credits.

By combining pyrolysis with microturbine technology, the facility converts waste into renewable power, uses the heat generated to support the pyrolysis process, and provides a scalable model for other agricultural operations seeking to meet renewable energy targets.

The microturbines operate on biogas from the pyrolysis of swine waste, and the heat from the turbines is captured to maintain temperatures in the reactors, helping to maximise energy efficiency and support continuous biogas production.

“Distributed generation projects like this deliver both operational and environmental benefits,” said Jeff Beiter, Founder and CEO of E-Finity Distributed Generation.

“By turning agricultural waste into electricity and usable heat, the system helps reduce odour, supports efficiency, and generates carbon credits, aligning economic performance with environmental goals.”