Base load
power supply
Easy
installation
and maintenance
Minimal space required
Low infrastructure costs (no dams)
No environmental impact
Minimal audible disturbance
SMART TURBINES
These turbines for rivers and canals allow for the introduction of a base load supply, providing a complete renewable energy solution for the best cost-benefit possible. This proprietary technology is standardized and easily scalable. Although qualifying as “green”, these products are positioned as the best alternative for decentralized electrification along rivers.
The Smart Hydro Power turbine was developed to produce a maximum amount of electrical power with the kinetic energy of flowing waters. Because it is powered by kinetic energy instead of potential energy, it is known as a so-called “zero-head” or “in-stream” turbine. As such, no dams and/or head differential are necessary for the operation of this device; the course of a river remains in its natural state and no high investments in infrastructure are required. Because the amount of kinetic energy (velocity) varies from river to river, a greater amount of energy is generated with a higher velocity of water flow.
Our unique and proprietary river turbines are built up in modules and can be integrated together with photovoltaics into a hybrid system.
This turbine is designed for rivers, featuring a reinforced debris protection and a patented anchoring system. The anchoring can be done at the bottom of the river, at a bridge support, or at a block on the side of a river.
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This turbine is ready to overcome:
- variable water depth and velocity
- floating debris of various materials and sizes
One diving float
submerges to avoid debris when the water flow speed increasesDebris protection
stainless steel cables are carefully designed such that debris neither accumulates nor damages the bladesRotor
slightly curved blades improve performance against debris5 kW underwater generator
permanent-magnet generator provides three-phase AC powerDiffuser
protects the generator and increases water velocity when passing through it| Output | 250 – 5000 W |
| Dimensions | Length: 3130 mm Width: 1600 mm Height: 2010 mm |
| Rotational speed | 90 – 230 rpm |
| Weight | 380 kg |
| Number of rotor blades | 3 |
| Rotor ø | 1000 mm |
- The permanent-magnet underwater generator provides AC power
- Dives when water level rises
- Especially suitable for waters with heavy debris
- Expandable system with multiple turbines
- Available as an off-grid solution, grid-connected and hybrid version
- Scope of delivery and specifications can be adapted to special projects
- Max. power output at 2.8 m/s
- Hydrological characteristics
(e.g. riverbed type: rock, sand, etc.) - Ship traffic/kayak/tourism
- Amount/type of flotsam/debris
- Width and depth variation of river
Anchorage dependent on:
- Min. river depth: 2.0 m
- Min. river width: 2.0 m
- Injection point: max. 500 meters distance from turbine
Requirements:
This turbine is installed on the bed of the river or canal. Especially suitable for installation in canals or behind traditional hydro power plants.
- very compact
- reliable base load supply for locations with lower incidence of debris
- almost no maintenance required
Debris protection
stainless steel cables are carefully designed such that debris neither accumulates nor damages the bladesRotor
slightly curved blades improve performance against debris5 kW underwater generator
permanent-magnet generator provides three-phase AC power| Output | 250 – 5000 W |
| Dimensions | Length: 2640 mm Width: 1120 mm Height: 1120 mm |
| Rotational speed | 90 – 230 rpm |
| Weight | 300 kg |
| Number of rotor blades | 3 |
| Rotor ø | 1000 mm |
- The permanent-magnet underwater generator provides AC power
- Expandable system with multiple turbines
- Available as an off-grid solution, grid-connected and hybrid version
- Scope of delivery and specifications can be adapted to special projects
- Max. power output at 3.1 m/s
- The turbine placed on the bottom of the river/canal
- Hydrological characteristics
(e.g. riverbed type: rock, sand, etc.) - Ship traffic/kayak/tourism
- Amount/type of flotsam/debris
Anchorage dependent on:
- Min. river depth: 1.1 m
- Min. river width: 1.2 m
- Injection point: max. 500 meters distance from turbine
Requirements:
