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Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is often mistaken for a solar energy company due to its name, but it primarily manufactures industrial gas turbines for power generation, marine propulsion, and natural gas/oil processing. Founded in 1927 as Prudden-San Diego Airplane Company, it was acquired by Caterpillar in 1981 and now serves global markets with …
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Why is a Natural Gas Turbine Company Using Solar in Its Company Name?
Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is often mistaken for a solar energy company due to its name, but it primarily manufactures industrial gas turbines for power generation, marine propulsion, and natural gas/oil processing. Founded in 1927 as Prudden-San Diego Airplane Company, it was acquired by Caterpillar in 1981 and now serves global markets with