Boom Supersonic’s Turbines Now for Stationary Power, Crusoe Data Center First Customer

Dec 10, 2025
Technology

Photo: (Collected)

Staff Report: PNN

Aerospace startup Boom Supersonic announced on Tuesday that a version of its aircraft engine will be sold for use in stationary power plants. Crusoe, a data center startup, will purchase 29 turbines with 42 MW capacity each, generating 1.21 GW of electricity.

Boom said it will announce details of turbine manufacturing next year, with first deliveries beginning in 2027. The company has raised $300 million to commercialize its “SuperPower” stationary turbines, with participation from Darsana Capital Partners, Altimeter Capital, Ark Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures, and Y Combinator.

Founder and CEO Blake Scholl said revenue from SuperPower sales will directly fund the development of Boom’s overarch supersonic aircraft project, drawing a parallel to SpaceX’s Starlink, where satellite internet revenue funds rocket development.

SuperPower turbines share 80% of components with Boom’s Symphonie aircraft engines. In 2025, Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier as the first private civil aircraft.

Crusoe will pay $1,033 per kW, and Boom will supply turbines, generators, control systems, and maintenance. Crusoe will handle environmental controls and electrical connections. SuperPower aims for 39% efficiency initially, with plans to upgrade to combined-cycle operation exceeding 60% efficiency.

Turbines will be shipped in containers, with developers like Crusoe responsible for gas, electricity, and environment management. Initial units will be produced in Boom’s current factory, with a larger manufacturing plant planned later. Production targets: 1 GW in 2028, 2 GW in 2029, and 4 GW in 2030. If successful, this will significantly expand the turbine market.