The FORGEN wind driven generator embodies long established, high efficiency generator principles, combined with turbine airflow expertise. Low inertia of the carefully balanced all aluminium rotor assembly enables the maximum advantage to be taken of average weather conditions.

Forgen Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
 

Vertical axis wind turbines for all off grid, battery charging purposes.
Install a Forgen wind turbine virtually anywhere including on your boat, motor home or camper.

The Forgen vertical axis wind turbine embodies long established high efficiency generator principles, combined with turbine airflow expertise. Low inertia of the carefully balanced all-aluminium rotor assembly enables maximum advantage to be taken of the average weather conditions.

The turbine drive of the permanent magnet generator is widely acknowledged to be the most efficient design. When mounted vertically, it takes advantage of wind from any direction.


Forgen Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Bracket Mount

All electrical components are encapsulated and the unit is virtually maintenance free. There are no slip rings to cause interference against electrical equipment. The outlet supply cable to the battery cannot become entangled. There are no separate blades and the unit is vibration free and silent in operation. The Forgen 500 is designed as a trickle charger and may be permanently connected to the battery.

The Forgen 1000 gives a much higher charge and has been designed for larger multiple battery installations usually associated with boats over 35ft in length or for wall mounting such as the end of a building. The use of a Forgen ensures easy start up after overnight or week long mooring of sailing craft. Both machines can produce in an average 15 knot wind speed either 12 or 23 amp in a 24 hour period (depending on battery condition.) In extreme wind conditions, the turbine is self-regulating and is able to withstand very severe and harsh environments.

The electronic circuitry is also internally protected against overload, neither machine requiring a regulator to be fitted. Parked caravans, electric fence units, sea buoys or other remotely situated electronic equipment are also typical uses for the Forgen. It has already been tried and tested in Antarctica and continued to work under the most extreme conditions.

Features Include:

Low wind speed vertical axis changer
Easy fixing to masts, rails and other surfaces
Safe and silent in operation
Non blade design for user safety
No twisting of connected cable
No maintenance required
Sealed Bearings
Corrosion resistant external components
Electrical circuit fully protected
Solid state rectifier

Forgen - As used on a boat.

The turbine drive of the permanent magnet generator is widely acknowledged as the most efficient design and when mounted vertically it takes advantage of wind from any direction. All electrical components are encapsulated and the unit is virtually maintenance free especially as there are no slip rings. The outlet supply cable to the battery cannot become entangled. As there are no separate blades, the output unit is vibration free and silent in operation.

The FORGEN 500 is designed as a professional trickle charger with up to 20 Amp/Hr in a 24 hr. period. The machine should be permanently connected to the battery. The FORGEN 500 can be operated with up to 150Amp/Hr of batteries. The FORGEN 1000 gives a higher charge (up to 60 Amp/Hr in a 24 hr. period) and has been designed for larger multiple battery installations up to 350 Amp/Hr usually associated with boats over 35ft in length.

The use of a FORGEN ensures easy start up after overnight or week long mooring of sailing craft. Parked caravans, electric fence units, sea buoys or other remotely situated electronic equipment are also typical uses for the FORGEN especially in situations where total reliability and durability is required.

It is well known that batteries have a much longer working life when maintained in a fully charged condition and even a small charge current will help prevent battery deterioration. The generator circuit is designed so that the battery cannot be overcharged and is self adjusting for 12 or 24 volt batteries.