EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-40838, 333-40846, 333-40868, 333-66390, 333-101201and 333-102039 of Capstone Turbine Corporation on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 333-102036 of Capstone Turbine Corporation on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 26, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Los Angeles, California March 31, 2003