Kawasaki GPB180 is a 18 MWe single-shaft type open cycle gas turbine comprising 11-stage axial flow compressor and 3-stage axial turbines. The gas turbine generator set consists of gas turbine engine, engine control system, generator and the auxiliary system of the package such as reduction gear, coupling, lubrication, starting and rotation system.

It features an eight-vessel combustion system with cross-fire tubes for flame propagation.

They exist 2 types of models for this series: GPB180 (conventional diffusion) and GPB180D (low dry emission).

The applicable fuel for GPB180 is natural gas.