Capstone Energy+ Joins the Zero Emission Marine Accelerator (ZEMA) to Advance Resilient Energy Solutions for the Marine Industry
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — August 25th, 2026 — The Zero Emission Marine Accelerator (ZEMA) is pleased to announce that Capstone Energy+ has joined ZEMA, bringing decades of expertise in distributed energy, microgrids, combined heat and power (CHP), and resilient behind-the-meter energy solutions to California’s growing zero-emission marine ecosystem.
Capstone Energy+ has been a global leader in on-site energy solutions for nearly 40 years, with more than 10,800 energy systems deployed across 89 countries. The company’s low-emission, fuel-flexible microturbine technology provides reliable, scalable power for mission-critical applications, helping customers improve energy resilience while reducing emissions.
As ports, marinas, commercial fleets, and waterfront destinations accelerate the transition toward electric vessels and shore power infrastructure, dependable energy solutions are becoming increasingly important. Through its membership in ZEMA, Capstone Energy+ will collaborate with industry leaders, government agencies, utilities, ports, marinas, vessel manufacturers, charging providers, and technology companies to help address the growing demand for resilient marine energy infrastructure.
“Electrifying marine transportation requires more than electric boats—it requires dependable, scalable energy systems capable of supporting charging infrastructure, marina operations, and critical waterfront facilities,” said Ollie Danner, Founder and CEO of ZEMA. “Capstone Energy+ brings world-class expertise in distributed energy systems that will strengthen our ability to help the marine industry deploy reliable, future-ready infrastructure.”
Capstone Energy+ recently evolved from Capstone Green Energy to better reflect its expanded portfolio of distributed energy solutions, including scalable microturbine systems, Energy-as-a-Service offerings, combined heat and power, renewable fuel applications, and microgrid technologies designed to deliver resilient, always-available power.
“Reliable energy is fundamental to the future of marine electrification,” said Clay Sandidge, Capstone Energy+. “We’re excited to join ZEMA and collaborate with organizations that are accelerating the deployment of zero-emission marine technologies. Together, we can help ports, marinas, and vessel operators build the resilient energy infrastructure necessary to support the next generation of clean marine transportation.”
Capstone Energy+ will contribute technical expertise across several key focus areas, including:
- Distributed energy systems for ports and marinas
- Microgrids supporting electric vessel charging
- Resilient backup power for waterfront infrastructure
- Combined heat and power (CHP) applications
- Renewable fuels and hydrogen integration
- Energy planning for commercial marine electrification projects
- Support for demonstration projects and workforce development
Capstone Energy+ representatives have already been active participants in ZEMA initiatives, including presenting at the Electric Marine Industry Leadership Summit, where industry experts explored the role of resilient energy infrastructure in accelerating marine electrification.
Through partnerships with organizations like Capstone Energy+, ZEMA continues building a collaborative ecosystem focused on accelerating commercialization, workforce development, technology demonstrations, business development, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships that support the transition to zero-emission marine transportation.
About the Zero Emission Marine Accelerator (ZEMA)
The Zero Emission Marine Accelerator (ZEMA), headquartered at Cal EPIC in Sacramento, California, is dedicated to accelerating the commercialization and adoption of zero-emission marine technologies through collaboration, education, workforce development, pilot projects, business development, and strategic partnerships. ZEMA brings together manufacturers, ports, marinas, utilities, government agencies, technology companies, investors, and educational institutions to build the future of sustainable marine transportation.
About Capstone Energy+
Capstone Energy+ is a global provider of distributed, on-site energy solutions that deliver resilient, scalable, low-emission power for commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical applications. Its portfolio includes microturbine-based distributed generation, combined heat and power systems, renewable fuel solutions, microgrids, and Energy-as-a-Service offerings designed to provide reliable energy where and when it is needed most.
Media Contact
Maddison Stevens
Communications Director
(800) 476-3171
maddison@joinzema.com
