A simple-cycle combustion turbine (SCCT) is a type of gas turbine typically used in the power generation, aviation (jet engine), and oil and gas industries (for electricity generation and mechanical drives).
The primary advantage of a SCCT is the high power generated to weight (or size) ratio, when compared to alternatives.
A typical large simple-cycle gas turbine may produce 100 to 300 megawatts of power and have 35–40% thermal efficiency.
Also, the actual construction process can take as little as several weeks to a few months, compared to years for base load power plants that require extensive plumbing and large waste heat dissipation systems.
Although they may be less expensive to build, simple cycle combustion turbines, due to their low efficiency, cost more to run than most other plants.