Bladon Jets

What Bladon Jets does

Bladon Jets, operating legally as Bladon Technologies Limited, is a UK-based private limited company that designs, manufactures and supplies Micro Turbine Gensets (MTGs) primarily for the global telecommunications infrastructure market. Its core product, the MTG12, is a 12kW (15kVA equivalent) continuous prime power unit built around a patented air-bearing architecture (eliminating liquid coolant and engine oil), a patented heat exchanger, and a single moving part design that delivers 8,000-hour service intervals versus monthly servicing for conventional diesel gensets. The MTG operates on a fuel-agnostic modular combustor that accepts diesel, kerosene, paraffin, HVO, biogas and hydrogen (the latter in development), produces emissions better than EU Stage V thresholds without aftertreatment, runs below 60 dB at 7 metres, and integrates with solar and battery storage to form hybrid solutions such as the SEC12-MT with GRIDSERVE.

The company's revenue model combines hardware sales of MTG units (sold direct to TowerCos/MNOs and through regional distributors) with annual service contracts tied to the single annual maintenance visit and replacement parts revenue (air/fuel filters, modular combustors). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with management claiming up to 30% lower total cost of ownership than diesel gensets and customer-documented savings above 50% in operating and maintenance costs. Manufacturing occurs at facilities in Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa in the UK West Midlands, with the company holding ISO 9001 certification and CE marking under the EU Machinery Directive.

Go-to-market is built on direct enterprise sales to telecom tower operators and mobile network operators, supplemented by a network of regional distributors (Jubaili Bros across 11 MEA/Asia countries, Alkan CIT across 18 MENA countries under a US$36M+ contract, One Commerce in the Philippines with a 200-unit initial order) and strategic OEM/hybrid partnerships (GRIDSERVE, Ryse Energy) that embed the MTG into solar-plus-storage power systems. Reported end-customers include Mitie Telecom, Abbott Technologies, Generator Power and various MNOs and TowerCos, with field deployments since 2018. Leadership comprises CEO Philip Lelliott, Chief Engineer Neil Robson (ex-Rolls-Royce, BMW, Tata Motors), Chief Commercial Officer Yvette Henshall-Bell, and Head of Product Innovation Nick Rawson.

Name

Bladon Jets

Legal name

Bladon Technologies Limited

Website

https://bladonmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bladon Jets designs and manufactures Micro Turbine Gensets (MTGs) for the global telecom tower market, supplying fuel-flexible, low-maintenance 12kW power units to tower operators, mobile network operators, and energy service companies across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Micro Turbine Power Generation Equipment

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) / Peaker Generation (EUACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reciprocating Engine Generator Sets (Diesel/Gas/HFO) (IMAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Micro turbine gensets
• Telecom tower power
• Distributed power generation
• Fuel flexible generators
• Hybrid power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Castletown

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. MTG Hardware Sales: Sale of Micro Turbine Genset (MTG) units - the primary revenue stream. The MTG12 is sold directly to telecom tower companies, MNOs, and through distribution partners for deployment at telecom tower sites globally.
2. Annual Service Contracts: Annual service contracts tied to the single annual maintenance visit required per MTG unit. Service includes air and fuel filter replacement and can be completed in under one hour by a single person.
3. Spare Parts and Consumables: Replacement parts for the MTG including air filters, fuel filters, and modular combustor components for fuel type changes.
4. Integrated Hybrid Solutions: MTG integrated into hybrid power solutions with solar panels and battery storage (e.g., GRIDSERVE SEC12-MT), sold as part of complete power systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bladon Jets designs, develops, and manufactures Micro Turbine Gensets (MTGs) - primarily the 12kW/15kVA MTG12 - that deliver clean, continuous, fuel-flexible prime power for global telecom tower sites as a cleaner, quieter alternative to conventional diesel gensets. The company sells MTG hardware, fuel-flexible modular combustors, supporting spare parts, and recurring annual service contracts to telecom tower operators, mobile network operators, and energy service companies.

Product overview

Bladon Jets is a pioneer in micro turbine genset technology, offering the MTG12 (12kW/15kVA) as its core commercial product for the global telecom tower market. The product portfolio includes the standard MTG12 with fuel flexibility (diesel, kerosene, paraffin, HVO), the MTP40 variant, the hydrogen-powered MTG in development, and the SEC12-MT hybrid solution co-developed with GRIDSERVE combining solar and battery storage. All products share Bladon's patented microturbine, air-bearing, and heat exchanger technologies, delivering cleaner emissions than EU Stage V standards with ultra-low maintenance (annual service only). The company operates from UK manufacturing facilities in Coventry and Leamington Spa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MTG12: 12kW (15kVA equivalent) micro turbine genset developed specifically for the global telecom tower market.
• SEC12-MT
• MTP40

Products and services

• Bladon MTG12 Micro Turbine Genset A 12kW (15kVA) variable-speed micro turbine genset designed for telecom tower power applications. Features patented air-bearing and heat exchanger technologies, a single moving part, fuel flexibility (diesel, kerosene, paraffin, HVO), ultra-low maintenance (annual service), and emissions better than EU Stage V equivalent standards. Targeted at telecom tower operators, MNOs, and ESCOs in off-grid and bad-grid markets.
• Bladon MTP40 A modular variant of the Bladon MTG platform designed for scalability and specific power requirements in telecom and distributed power applications. Shares the core microturbine, air-bearing, and heat exchanger technology of the MTG12 family.
• Annual MTG Service Contracts Recurring service contracts covering the annual MTG maintenance visit (air and fuel filter replacement), warranty support, and optional extended service agreements for telecom tower operators and channel partners. Replaces the monthly maintenance regime of conventional diesel gensets.
• Spare Parts and Consumables Replacement parts and consumables for Bladon MTG units, including air filters, fuel filters, and modular combustor components that allow on-site fuel type changes (diesel, kerosene, HVO, biogas, hydrogen). Sold to MTG operators and channel service partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ reduction in operating and maintenance costs per site per year
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Jubaili BroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 September 2022Multi-year distribution partnership for Middle East, Africa, and Asia markets. Jubaili Bros, with 1,500 staff in 30 branches across 11 countries, will distribute and support Bladon MTG power platform. Partnership includes introduction to commercial, industrial, oil and gas, and mining sectors. Systems already dispatched to Nigeria and UAE with extensive training program underway.
• One Commerce (Int'l) CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 June 2022Exclusive partnership in the Philippines for deployment of 200 MTGs across the archipelago. One Commerce is a connectivity system integrator serving telecom operators and TowerCos across 7,107 islands with 100 million people.
• Loughborough University (NCCAT)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2021R&D partnership to develop hydrogen-fuelled version of MTG. NCCAT (National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology) brings world-leading combustion expertise to create hydrogen demonstrator. Project aims for 100% hydrogen operation with ultra-low emissions and zero CO2.
• Ryse EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2021Strategic partnership to decarbonize telecom power sector providing up to 90% renewable energy for off-grid and bad-grid locations. Combines Ryse Energy's wind, solar, and battery storage with Bladon MTG for hybrid power solutions. Reduces fuel consumption by up to 90% and enables significant service cost reductions.
• Alkan CITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2020Three-year distribution partnership worth over US$36 million covering 18 countries in North Africa and Middle East. Alkan provides telecom tower power solutions using Bladon MTGs. Alkan has served over 30,000 telecom sites over two decades and is the leading provider in the region.
• DAEL TelecomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2019UK partner for product trial at Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival. MTG provided power to off-grid telecom tower at Europe's largest balloon meeting, demonstrating reliability and low noise operation in UK market.
• GRIDSERVEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2019Five-year production supply agreement integrating MTG12 into GRIDSERVE's SEC12 solar hybrid power solution. New product (SEC12-MT) combines Bladon microturbine with bifacial solar panels and lithium-ion batteries for telecom tower power.
• Abbott TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern African partner deploying MTGs for largest mobile networks and TowerCos in South Africa. Three years of deployment has achieved over 50% savings in operating and maintenance costs per site per year. Abbott has refined the offering for the African market.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cummins: Cummins is the global leader in diesel and gas gensets, including telecom tower power applications that Bladon directly targets. It competes head-on with the MTG12 in the diesel replacement category but operates across a vastly broader power generation portfolio.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures power management and backup power equipment for industrial and telecom customers. Its telecom-focused power solutions position it as a broad incumbent alternative to Bladon in distributed power deployments.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): MTU/Rolls-Royce Power Systems manufactures diesel and gas gensets under the MTU brand for mission-critical applications including telecom and data centers. Notably, Bladon's Chief Engineer Neil Robson previously held senior roles at Rolls-Royce, creating a direct talent-validated competitive link.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric provides power management and distributed energy solutions, including hybrid power systems for telecom and off-grid sites. It competes through broader integrated offerings versus Bladon's microturbine-centric value proposition.
• Aggreko: Aggreko is a global leader in temporary and distributed power rental, including telecom tower power. It competes with Bladon as an alternative to diesel genset ownership for off-grid and bad-grid sites.
• Caterpillar: Caterpillar manufactures large-scale diesel and gas generator sets through its Cat Electric Power division, serving telecom, data center, and industrial customers. It is a key incumbent alternative to Bladon's MTG platform for higher-power distributed applications.
• Kohler Power Systems: Kohler produces industrial and commercial generator sets for telecom, healthcare, and data center markets. It is a direct alternative to Bladon's MTG12 in telecom tower prime and backup power applications globally.
• Mitsubishi Power: Mitsubishi Power manufactures industrial gas turbines and power generation systems globally. Its gas turbine technology represents the larger-scale counterpart to Bladon's microturbine architecture, and as a major gas turbine OEM it is a long-term adjacent competitor.
• Generac Holdings: Generac is a leading manufacturer of backup power generators and energy storage systems, with growing exposure to telecom and distributed power markets. Its broader portfolio of gaseous and diesel gensets competes with Bladon's MTG in backup and off-grid segments.

Direct peers

• Capstone Green Energy: Capstone Green Energy (formerly Capstone Turbine) is the historical leader in microturbine technology for distributed power generation. It is the most direct competitor to Bladon, serving overlapping distributed generation markets with similar turbine-based architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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