Boom CEO: Superpower turbine runs 42MW at 110°F, waterless, trailer-deployed
Key takeaways from Boom Supersonic founder and CEO Blake SchollDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s September 2026 post on X on the company's Superpower turbine:
- Output: 42MW sustained even at 110°F (43°C) ambient temperature, where conventional jet-derivative turbines typically lose output as cooling demand peaks.
- Waterless: operates with no water draw, targeting hot, arid regions where much AI data-centre capacity is being built.
- Rapid deployment: ships on four modular trailers for fast site setup.
- Efficiency: competitive simple-cycle efficiency of about 39%.
- Scalability: deploys in N+1 arrays for high-availability, scalable power.
Why it matters: Superpower is a 42MW natural gas turbine derived from the core of Boom's Symphony supersonic jet engine, positioned as a compact power solution for AI data centres. It underpins Boom's power business, which the company has said funds development of its Overture supersonic airliner. First deliveries are targeted for 2027, ramping towards 1GW in 2028.
Read more: Blake Scholl on X
