PowerPal T1 Turgo Micro-hydroelectric Generator

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$2,325.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd. with national distributors located around the globe including PowerPal UK and Planetary Power.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include NTN Micro Hydro Turbine, Turbulent Vortex Turbine, PowerSpout PLT, Mobile Hydro Rotor, SMART Turbine, and Watter Buddy.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The PowerPal T1 is manufactured on an individual, per demand basis. ^{Interview with representative} It is manufactured to exacting standards in Vietnam under the supervision of Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd., a Canadian corporation.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Distributors in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Philippines, Austrailia, SW Pacific Islands, Malaysia, South Africa, Costa Rica, Mexico, and available online through Asian Phoenix Resources Ltd. ^{Interview with representative}

Distributions to Date Status

8 to 10. Interview with representative

Design Specifications

The PowerPal T1 Turgo manual lists its technical specifications: • Rated power output: 1000 W, maximum allowable load: 1200 W • Intended voltage: 220 VAC, frequency at rated power output: 50 - 65 Hz • Frequency at runaway speed: 70 Hz, runaway speed: 1500 rpm • Height: 600 mm • Runner diameter: 270 mm • Weight: 46 kg • Turbine runner type: Turgo • Number of buckets: 20, number of nozzles: 1 • Generator: 3 phase induction motor converted to single-phase • Generator insulation: Class B • Protection Grade: IP54 • Load controller circuit breaker: 5.0 A • Turbine bearing size: SKF 7209B, Seal Size: 42 X 62 X 10 mm • Recommended cable: 4 mm² • Operating temperature: 5 - 50 °C • Operating humidity: 0 - 90 %

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Each Powerpal comes with an installation & maintenance manual, although sufficient knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems is required. PowerPal service technicians are available through distributors.

Replacement Components

Need to be shipped from the factory in Vietnam. If needed, contact PowerPal representative or the manager of the factory in Hanoi, Vietnam. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

1-year warranty against faulty workmanship that commences upon installation. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Shown in the image and available via the distributor's website.

Vetted Performance Status

Testing performed by the manufacturer determined the output range of 660 W - 1000 W as indicated in the manual, however, no third-party testing has been completed.

Safety

There are significant hazards related to both the installation & operation of this product if installed incorrectly. Electrocution is a threat when installing the system, higher than rated power outputs are possible under conditions of higher water head, which can lead to electrical fires. The following safety factors are taken from the Powerpal T1 and T2 Hydro manual:

Complementary Technical Systems

Can be combined with irrigation systems.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

EU standards are followed, but not disclosed. ^{Interview with representative}

Evaluation methods

No details about the testing methods were provided, although results were available via email.^{Interview with representative}

Other Information

The manual for just the T1 and T2 Turgo can be found here