Clean Tech in the Seacoast: Brayton Energy
Across miles of Hampton’s labyrinthine salt-marsh, in sight of the hazy gray dome of the Seabrook nuclear power plant, lies Brayton Energy, a proud new member of the NH Clean Tech Council. Established in 2004, Brayton is an alternative energy company employing approximately 35 staff that is continually at the forefront of industry conversation and innovation.
A Unique Niche
Brayton’s work in the clean technology industry is twofold, and therein lies their edge. On one hand, the company has clients ranging from small-start-ups, to Fortune 100 companies, to the U.S. Dept. of Energy and military. Brayton also sets themselves apart by offering a range of services that is uncommon in the industry. Clients have access to consulting and design, to engineering services, to small-scale manufacturing, prototyping and testing-all under Brayton’s roof.
Pride in Projects
Brayton’s projects in the alternative energy arena may range in type and scope, but they all have one thing in common-a commitment to expanding the breadth of knowledge and applying that knowledge in a meaningful way. Their flagship project is a flex-fuel, long haul truck engine that can operate on natural gas or diesel and is geared to meet emissions standards. Another huge project for Brayton, and one of their proudest accomplishments, has been working with the DOE on concentrated solar power (CSP). Brayton was present from the earliest conversations all the way to the fundamental engineering behind the solar towers that now produce megawatts of renewable energy. Beyond transportation and solar, Brayton has also worked extensively on projects involving biomass, geothermal, and heat exchangers.
Positive Across the Board
Brayton has witnessed firsthand the overall upward trend of interest and activity in efficiency and renewable energy, both nationally and, more recently, in New Hampshire. The company is happy to be a part of the Clean Tech Council’s new effort to advance the industry in our state. “It’s only a good thing to push this technology,” says Bill Caruso, Senior Mechanical Engineer with Brayton Energy. “It’s positive across the board.”
