The gas turbine engine is connected to the generator, which is a coil of copper wire with an electromagnet in the center. The combustion turbine engine spins the magnet at 3600 rpm exciting the electrons in the coils producing 60 cycle (hertz) power at 13,800 volts.

Power generated from the combustion turbine generator is transmitted to a step up transformer which increases the voltage to 34,500 volts for transmission to BPU distribution switchgear.

These high voltages require specialized cable to prevent the electricity from shorting to ground.