Features and specs

Key Features

  • Global freight included in advertised price
  • Permanent magnet brushless alternator Smart Drive
  • Smart Drive generator self-adjusts for max output power via the external MPPT regulator
  • Marine grade construction
  • Recycled inner packaging
  • Renewable energy used to manufacture this product
  • No exposed rotating parts
  • No exposed wiring
  • Fully enclosed from the elements – no protection needed
  • Long life low rpm 10.5 inch (270mm) diameter generator
  • 1 inch (25mm) stainless shaft
  • Works on net heads from 1m to 5m
  • 3 years warrantee extendable, subject to service schedule
  • Up to 1.5 kW per unit
  • Multiple units for sites up to 15 kW at reduced prices
  • Designed to be safe, reliable, efficient and cost effective
  • Looks great inside and out
  • Conversion efficiencies up to 55%
  • Product support via your dealer by email
  • Designed by a qualified mechanical design engineer with 15 years experience in the design of micro-hydro systems

Specifications

The following applies to configurations generating above 200 Watts.

  • Dimensions: Diameter 12 inches x length 42 inches (300mm x 1050mm)
  • Output power: up to 1500 Watts/turbine
  • Modular installations: up to 15 kW with multiple turbines
  • Propeller turbine
  • Generator:  10.5 in (270mm) Smart Drive Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) 3 phase
  • Rectification:  100 amp air cooled rectifier
  • Generator efficiency:  > 70% and up to 80% in ideal conditions
  • Casing: LDPE plastic case 3mm thick
  • Shaft: 1 inch (25mm) stainless steel
  • Bearings: 6005
  • Warrantee: 2 years extendable to 10 years
  • Static head range: 3 – 16 feet (1 to 5m)
  • Maximum flow/turbine: 880 gpm (55 l/s)
  • Minimum flow/turbine: 400 gpm (25 l/s)
  • Voltages:
    • Off-grid cable voltage up to 250 V DC, operatingvoltage 80-120 V DC
    • Grid-tied cable voltage up to 400 V DC, operatingvoltage 160-200 V DC
  • Weight packed LH Pro: 69 pounds (31kg)
  • Weight packed LH: 51 pounds (23kg)