Solar Turbines Titan 130
16,530 kWe generator-set turbine, up from ~14,500 kWe at 1997 launch; SoLoNOx is optional, not standard
Solar Turbines Titan 130 is one of 21 gas turbines tracked in the SecondWatt catalogue, each with specifications, lead times and indicative secondary-market pricing.
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Solar Turbines Titan 130 dossier: 16,530 kWe rating history, SoLoNOx emissions data, overhaul program gaps, and verified secondary-market pricing observations.
The Solar Turbines Titan 130 is a single-shaft industrial gas turbine sold as three packages: Power Generation (generator set), Mechanical Drive, and Gas Compressor. The generator-set package is datasheeted at 16,530 kWe ISO base-load output; the mechanical-drive package is rated separately at 23,470 hp (17,500 kW shaft power). These are different products; naming only "Titan 130" leaves out the package type. The rating itself has moved across three decades of production. Solar's 2013 datasheet lists 15,000 kWe at a 17.1:1 pressure ratio; the current 2025 datasheet lists 16,530 kWe at 19.1:1. A circa-2001 resale unit carries a "Titan 130-19500" nameplate consistent with the roughly 14,500 kW figure reported at the 1997 launch, so "Titan 130" alone does not specify performance. Confirm the specific unit's nameplate and datasheet vintage before pricing it. SoLoNOx dry low emissions combustion is optional here, not standard; the alternative is a 21-injector Conventional combustor against SoLoNOx's 14 injectors. Field permit data for installed Titan 130E units shows 15 ppmvd NOx and 25 ppmvd CO at 15% O2, sitting exactly at the January 2026 EPA ceiling for high-utilization service in this size class. Overhaul economics carry a real gap. Solar confirms an active exchange program covering Titan 130, but no Titan-130-specific hot-section or major-overhaul interval, and no dollar overhaul cost, could be sourced.
Why it matters
The generator-set rating has climbed from roughly 14,500 kWe at 1997 launch to 16,530 kWe today, so two units both labeled "Titan 130" can differ in output by over 10% depending on build year. That drift, plus an EPA NOx ceiling the machine's SoLoNOx option meets with no margin, plus an undocumented hot-section overhaul cost, make direct verification against the specific unit's own nameplate and Solar's own records essential before a data center buyer prices this machine.
Who buys it
Data center developers and EPCs assembling 15-17 MW bridge or prime blocks, oilfield operators replacing legacy Titan 130 mechanical-drive compressor trains, and industrial cogeneration hosts buy this class. Solar's own Pre-Owned Equipment program lists Titan 130 directly, and brokers in Asia and North America carry used and new-surplus generator-set units, typically quoted on request rather than posted.
Role in the data center
Bridge or prime power block of roughly 16.5 MW per generator-set unit; Solar's August 2026 order from Stella Power for data center power deployment documents this exact use case.
Key specifications
| ISO base-load electrical output (generator set) | 16,530 kWe |
|---|---|
| Heat rate | 10,160 (9,630) kJ/kWe-hr (Btu/kWe-hr) |
| Engine efficiency | 35.4 % |
| Pressure ratio | 19.1:1 ratio |
| Inlet airflow | 55.4 (122) kg/sec (lb/sec) |
| Exhaust flow | 202,510 (446,460) kg/hr (lb/hr) |
| Exhaust temperature | 490 (910) C (F) |
| Output shaft speed | 1,500 / 1,800 rpm (50 Hz / 60 Hz) |
| Package weight | 87,510 (192,925) kg (lb) |
| Package dimensions, L x W x H | 14.2 x 8.6 x 3.9 m |
| Generator voltage, 60 Hz options | 4,160-13,800 V |
| SoLoNOx combustor injector count | 14 injectors |
| Conventional combustor injector count | 21 injectors |
| NOx emissions, normal conditions (installed units) | 15 ppmvd at 15% O2 |
| CO emissions, normal conditions (installed units) | 25 ppmvd at 15% O2 |
| Mechanical Drive package output (separate product) | 23,470 (17,500) hp (kW shaft) |
Technical summary
Power Generation (generator set): 16,530 kWe ISO base-load Mechanical Drive (separate product): 23,470 hp / 17,500 kW shaft Heat rate, generator set: 10,160 kJ/kWe-hr (9,630 Btu/kWe-hr) Engine efficiency: 35.4 % Pressure ratio: 19.1:1 Exhaust flow / temperature: 202,510 kg/hr / 490 C (910 F) Output shaft speed: 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) / 1,800 rpm (60 Hz) Package weight / footprint: 87,510 kg / 14.2 x 8.6 x 3.9 m Combustor: 14-injector SoLoNOx (optional) or 21-injector Conventional 2013-datasheet rating (for comparison): 15,000 kWe at 17.1:1
Configurations and options
Observed used/surplus listings show 50 Hz (11 kV-class) and 60 Hz (13.8 kV-class) generator-set configurations, SoLoNOx and Conventional combustors, and dual-fuel (natural gas/diesel) fuel systems. Package weight is about 87,510 kg new; several surplus units are described as commissioned and test-run only with zero to low fired hours before resale.
Compatibility and dependencies
The generator-set package requires a reduction gearbox to 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) or 1,800 rpm (60 Hz) output speed and matching generator voltage taps (3,300-11,000 V at 50 Hz; 4,160-13,800 V at 60 Hz). SoLoNOx operation is warranted on natural gas; diesel, dual-fuel, and low-Btu gas are listed as general package fuel options but are not confirmed to carry the same SoLoNOx emissions performance.
Pricing and availability
Comparable secondary-market band: 328–828 $ per kW. Trend: flat The market behaves as a brokered, quote-only channel: every seller checked (MachineryTrader, PowerSystemsToday, Fin Marine, Salvex, Crusader Joint Ventures, Sirgen, ReflowX, USP&E) withholds price pending direct inquiry. Warranty, used: 12-month warranty on Solar-exchanged/overhauled engines; otherwise as-is typical on private-party used sales.
Lifecycle and maintenance
Solar's exchange program covers Titan 130 directly: roughly 80% of customers choose engine exchange, over 800 exchanges run company-wide per year, turnaround is about two days, and exchanged engines carry a 12-month warranty. A gearbox interval of about 30,000 hours (inspection) and 100,000 hours (overhaul) was sourced.
Common failure points
- Combustor liner and injectors — Elevated exhaust temperature spread across thermocouples, visible liner cracking or coking on borescope
- SoLoNOx fuel injectors — Combustion dynamics/pressure pulsation, localized hot streaking on downstream hardware
- Reduction gearbox — Gear tooth wear, rising bearing temperature approaching the roughly 30,000-hour inspection interval
- Generator windings and bearings — Falling insulation resistance, driven-end bearing wear
- Control system (Turbotronic) — Obsolete I/O cards or an HMI software revision no longer supported
- Package enclosure and skid — Frame corrosion, damaged acoustic panels, water intrusion after extended outdoor storage
- Inlet air filtration and compressor — Compressor fouling, measured airflow below the 55.4 kg/sec nameplate
Inspection checklist
Fired hours since new — cross-check against nameplate rating year; a 2005-vintage unit likely carries the older ~15,000 kWe rating, not the current 16,530 kWe figure Fired hours since the last hot-section (combustion) inspection — Solar's own posted interval for this exact configuration could not be sourced, so request it directly from the seller Total engine starts — request the count alongside fired hours; Solar's exchange program processes over 800 engines a year company-wide, evidence of how often hot sections turn over in this class Borescope findings — liner cracking, injector erosion, and first-stage blade coating condition, checked against the 490C (910F) nameplate exhaust temperature for signs of abnormal hot-end wear Combustor configuration — confirm 14-injector SoLoNOx versus 21-injector Conventional; only the SoLoNOx set carries the field-documented 15 ppmvd NOx figure Reduction gearbox inspection log — check against the roughly 30,000-hour inspection and 100,000-hour overhaul interval cited in Solar's own O&M reference Generator winding insulation resistance — request the latest megger result, not a visual check alone; confirm voltage class matches the site (60 Hz taps run 4,160-13,800 V) Control system generation — confirm the installed Turbotronic revision remains factory-supported for parts and software Fuel nozzle wear — request combustion dynamics or pressure pulsation data if any monitoring history exists on the 14-injector SoLoNOx set Bearing vibration trend — gas generator, power turbine (1,500 rpm at 50 Hz, 1,800 rpm at 60 Hz), and gearbox, read as a trend rather than a single snapshot Package enclosure and skid condition — corrosion risk after outdoor storage; new package weight is 87,510 kg (192,925 lb), so confirm nothing structural was added or removed Inlet air filter house and compressor wash history — measured airflow should approach the 55.4 kg/sec nameplate figure Emissions compliance history — baseline is 15 ppmvd NOx and 25 ppmvd CO at 15% O2 under normal conditions per field permit data; request any exceedance record Storage and idle history — some surplus listings show 2,500-3,000 hours of test-run-only operation followed by years of static storage Documentation completeness — factory acceptance test report and the specific datasheet revision the unit matches (2013 at 15,000 kWe versus current at 16,530 kWe)
Procurement channels
Solar's own Pre-Owned Equipment / exchange program lists Titan 130 directly. Independent broker/marketplace channels with confirmed listings: MachineryTrader, PowerSystemsToday, Fin Marine, Salvex (auction), Crusader Joint Ventures, Surplus Generation Equipment (Sirgen), ReflowX, and USP&E Global. All observed listings were quote-on-request; none published price.
Regional notes
Both 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator-set versions exist.