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Energy verified Verified Outcome TRL 9

Fuel-Flexible Linear Generators

domain Client: Commercial Microgrids handshake Provider: Mainspring Energy schedule Deploy: 2021-Present
91 Impact
Enterprise Ready
Evidence Score: 5/10
Strength: High

Executive Summary

ANALYST: COI RESEARCH

Deployment of a new category of power generator that uses a flameless reaction and air bearings to generate electricity from any fuel (hydrogen, biogas, natural gas) with near-zero NOx emissions.

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"Hardware innovation for the transition. Unlike fuel cells (expensive) or engines (dirty), linear generators offer low cost, high efficiency, and instant fuel switching. They future-proof assets: burn gas today, hydrogen tomorrow."

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warning The Challenge

Businesses want onsite power for resilience (microgrids). Diesel generators are dirty; Fuel cells are expensive. Gas turbines don't scale down well. There was no cost-effective, clean solution that could transition to green hydrogen later without a total retrofit.

psychology The Solution

Installed Mainspring Linear Generators. The machine uses a floating oscillator (magnets in copper coils) driven by the expansion of reacting fuel/air. There is no oil, spark plugs, or spinning turbine. It adjusts compression electronically, allowing it to switch from natural gas to hydrogen instantly without hardware changes. It provides firm power to the facility.

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Integrations
BMS / Microgrid Controller
Deployment Model
PPA / Asset
Data Classification
Telemetry
Estimated TCO / ROI
Competitive with Grid
POC Summary ( to )

"N/A"

shield Risk Register & Mitigation

Risk Factor Severity Mitigation Strategy
Supply Chain Medium Domestic manufacturing.
Fuel Availability Low Grid gas backup.

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Audited value realization curve

Electrical efficiency > 45% (high for size) Verified Outcome
Primary KPINear-zero NOx emissions without aftertreatment
Audit CycleInstant load following capability

policy Compliance & Gov

  • Standards: Air Quality Permits
  • Maturity (TRL): 9
  • Evidence Score: 5/10
  • Data Class: Telemetry

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Verified Case Study
PDF • Version 1
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Technical Audit
PDF • Audited
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The "Blind Verification" Protocol

How we verified these outcomes for Commercial Microgrids without exposing sensitive IP or identities.

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1. Raw Evidence

Audit ID: #PRIV-714
Evidence: Direct SQL Logs
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2. Verified Asset

Outcome: Verified
Ref ID: #COI-714

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