Airdolphin Pro Z-1000 – 48 V

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 ly in silence. This technology applies a series of thin ridges to the surface of each blade, creating micro vortices to keep the airlow attached to the airfoil longer than conventional blades, thus reducing decibel count.

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.

All units come with a 1 year warranty.

24-volt and 48-volt battery charging models have built in charge controllers. The grid-tie GTO has a 250 VDC output and requires a separate grid tie inverter.

Zephyr recommends using an SMA 3000 or 4000 inverters for grid tie applications.

All turbines mount on a 1.5 inch Schedule 40 pipe. Maximum pipe diameter is 1-15/16 inches.