Adam Simpson, Chief Product OfficerA salient feature of Mainspring Energy’s technology is its seamless integration with renewable sources, such as onsite solar arrays and energy storage systems. This compatibility increases its functionality in off-grid applications. The system is also economical in terms of its capital and maintenance. This cost-effectiveness stems from using standard materials, a streamlined two-part design, and eliminating expensive catalysts through oil-free operation.
The system’s design is enclosed in a standard 20-foot container, which is a testament to the practicality and adaptability of renewable energy deployment. “We’ve successfully commercialized and are scaling the production of a new category of power generation that customers are deploying to reduce costs, increase their resilience against grid outages, improve sustainability, and safeguard their business continuity,” says Adam Simpson, chief product officer at Mainspring.
The Mainspring design combines cost efficiency, sustainability, low emissions, resilient clean energy production, and swift deployment capabilities to elevate it beyond the scope of traditional local power generation choices. This addresses the rising power demands in the midst of an increasingly electrified and expanding infrastructure.
The linchpin of Mainspring’s innovation is the Linear Generator. This technology enables organizations to significantly reduce emissions and smoothly transition to zero-carbon fuels like biogas, hydrogen, or ammonia, aligning with corporate sustainability agendas. Its patented full dispatchability feature allows the dynamic adjustment of power output that meets varying energy requirements. In addition, the product’s ultra-low emissions make it suitable for deployment even in areas with strict air quality regulations, such as Southern California, where Mainspring has already made significant progress. Its modular design and scalability accommodate a broad spectrum of power needs, ranging from smaller applications to large industrial requirements.
Mainspring’s operational ethos emphasizes deep engagement with customers, which begins with a thorough understanding of their specific challenges and a detailed analysis of the economic and environmental impact. Once its products are deployed, Mainspring offers remote supervision of units, maintenance, and annual performance evaluations, consistently seeking customer feedback to identify enhancement opportunities.
The company’s operational footprint spans three key sectors— behind-the-meter solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, EV charging stations, and data centers; biogas solutions for waste-to energy conversion; and utility-scale Linear Generator blocks for local power requirements.
The company’s noteworthy partnerships include a $150 million purchase and finance agreement with NextEra Energy Resources and customer collaborations with Kroger, which yielded up to 30 percent cost savings compared to conventional grid power, and Lineage Logistics, which integrated Mainspring products with rooftop solar for improved energy management. Mainspring also is partnering with Prologis to develop microgrids for fleet electrification.
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We've successfully commercialized and are scaling the production of a new category of power generation that customers are deploying to reduce costs, increase their resilience against grid outages, improve sustainability, and safeguard their business continuity
Client feedback is critical in determining Mainspring’s product evolution, with customers reporting significant economic and environmental gains. The company’s growth strategy is based on direct sales and channel relationships. Mainspring actively seeks partnerships with distributed generation and microgrid developers in need of dispatchable and low emissions (NOx and carbon) prime power generation.
Guided by principles of pragmatic optimism, excellence without ego, and proactive collaboration, Mainspring Energy stands as a beacon in addressing the climate crisis and democratizing access to affordable electricity. Its role in the industry represents a positive and progressive shift in the environmental landscape.
