| Electrical Generation Comparison | |||||
| Type | Electrical Output Range | Thermal Input | Applications | Installation | Maintenance |
| Turbine | Up to 2,000 kW | Superheated Steam | Large scale industrial power generation | Most intensive civil works |
Highest |
| Microsteam Turbine | Up to 275kW | Saturated Steam | Existing steam facilities PRV replacement Small scale CHP |
Modular packaged design Preformed piping and wiring |
Medium |
| ORC | 10kW 50kW 125kW 250kW |
Hot Water or Thermal Oil | Small scale CHP Remote power Waste heat recovery |
Modular packaged design Preformed piping and wiring |
Lowest |
| TIVM | 50kW | Saturated Steam | Existing steam facilities Small scale CHP |
Modular packaged design Preformed piping and wiring |
Medium |
| Piston Engine | 100kW to 1200kW | Saturated Steam | Extreme remote power Inline steam processes PRV replacement |
Modular packaged design Preformed piping and wiring |
Low |