Airdolphin
Wind Generators
Zephyr combines advanced wind turbine technology with Japan’s world-renowned manufacturing craftsmanship, to successfully develop the Airdolphin wind turbine — a next-generation, low-mass wind turbine which instantly adapts to changing wind conditions, from slight to stormy.
The total weight of the Airdolphin is 17.5 kg (38.5 lbs). Unlike larger turbines, the Airdolphin’s low mass allows it to be mounted on existing structures like remote telecommunication towers, transmission line pylons and billboards, as well as near roads, railways and airports. Even factory and urban rooftops can become cost effective locations for producing usable electrical power.
The blades of each Airdolphin are created with Zephyr’s patented SD blade technology (noise reduction ridges). Their designers were inspired by the feather patterns of owl wings, which allow owls to fly in silence. This technology applies a series of thin ridges to the surface of each blade, creating micro vortices to keep the airflow attached to the airfoil longer than conventional blades, thus reducing decibel count.
Intelligent Power Management System
By realizing
constant blade rotation speed, operation of the wind turbine has
been made much more silent and secure. Their original and patented
technology maintains uniform rotor spinning speeds while encountering
turbulent gusts found in cities or raging winds at remote locations.
These attributes are crucial for small wind turbines because they are
often installed in cities where turbulence is caused by tall buildings.
When the wind speed increases beyond 20 m/s (44.7 mph), the Airdolphin
continues delivering output power at a reduced rpm eliminating the need
for cut-out entirely. The intelligent power management system inside the
turbine achieves its outstanding performance by software driven
microprocessors including control firmware, an internal battery charge
controller monitoring voltage and charging rates in a variety of
climatic conditions, a web interface, and data logging functions.
Zephyr wind turbines are built with bolt-less self-fitting body parts, inspired by Japanese traditional block puzzle craftsmanship. This technique ensures an exact fit and provides superb resistance to adverse weather conditions, greatly minimizing maintenance requirements. All units come with a 5-year warranty.
24-volt and 48-volt battery charging models have built in charge controllers. The grid-tie GTO has a 240 VDC output and requires a separate grid tie inverter. Zephyr recommends using an SMA 3000US or 4000US inverter for grid ti applications.
All turbines mount on a 1.5 inch Schedule 40 pipe. Maximum pipe diameter is 1-15/16 inches.
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AIRDOLPHIN WIND GENERATORS |
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MODEL NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
PART NUMBER |
LIST PRICE | OUR PRICE | PURCHASE |
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Z-1000-24 |
Mark-Zero 24 VDC 1000-watt charger | 016-03011 | $5,995 | $5,783 |
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Z-1000-48 |
Pro 48 VDC 1000-watt charger |
016-03013 |
$5,995 | $5,783 |
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Z-1000-240 |
GTO
1000-watt 240 V for grid-tie |
016-03015 |
$5,995 | $5,783 |
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ACCESSORIES |
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RM-1000(E)-24 |
Remote monitor for 24 volt turbine | 016-03020 |
$1,495 |
$1,368 |
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RM-1000(E)-48 |
Remote monitor for 48 volt turbine |
016-03022 | $1,495 | $1,368 |
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RM-1000(E)-240 |
Remote monitor for 240 volt turbine | 016-03024 | $1,495 | $1,368 |
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Monopole tower - 30 foot |
016-03041 | Call | |||
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Monopole tower - 45 foot |
016-03043 | Call | |||
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Monopole tower - 60 foot |
016-03045 | Call | |||
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Monopole tower - 100 foot |
016-03049 | Call | |||
