reciprocating-engine simple-cycle efficiency (highest of any combustion tech); ~2-min start, 10% min load, 12–18 mo lead
typ. 45–48%; up to ~50% (Wärtsilä 50SG, 60 Hz)observed
| Value kind | observed — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2026 |
| Source | POWER Magazine; Wärtsilä |
| Review | checking…review by 2026-10-29 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-09-01 · 3 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | reciprocating-engine-simple-cycle-efficiency |
Where the guide uses it
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