{"title":"Micro Hydro Turbines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"powerspout-plt-80-1200w-micro-hydro-turbine-generator","title":"PowerSpout PLT-80 1200W Micro Hydro Turbine Generator","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- A. Product Title \/ Heading --\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePowerSpout PLT‑80 1200W Micro‑Hydro Turbine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c!-- B. Key value proposition --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLT‑80 Micro‑hydro Turbine Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerate up to around 1200 W of continuous renewable power from a suitable water source, day and night all year round, reducing reliance on diesel and grid power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for medium to high‑head sites with long cable runs, with an 80 V DC nominal operating voltage ideal for MPPT battery charging in off‑grid systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular, robust Pelton turbine design: install one unit for small sites or stack multiple PLT turbines on the same penstock to increase total system output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- C. Brief Description --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLT‑80 1200W Turbine Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerSpout PLT‑80 is a Pelton‑type micro‑hydro turbine designed to work with an MPPT charge controller to charge 12 V, 24 V or 48 V battery banks in off‑grid and hybrid systems. With the right head (fall) and flow, a single PLT can deliver up to roughly 1200 W continuously (standard version) using an 80 V DC operating voltage, making it a practical option where you have a reliable stream and want round‑the‑clock power for telecoms sites, off‑grid homes, farms, or small commercial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- D. Key features --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features of the PowerSpout PLT‑80\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelton turbine for medium to high head: typical operating head range 3–130 m with flows from around 0.1 to 10 L\/s (site dependent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to approx. 1200 W output per standard PLT unit on a well‑designed site, with an optional high‑power version up to around 1600 W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal 80 V DC cable\/operating voltage (PLT‑80 variant), well‑suited to long cable runs into an MPPT controller and battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree‑phase permanent magnet alternator with internal rectifier to DC, ready to feed suitable MPPT charge controllers or, in other PLT voltage variants, grid‑tie inverters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a complete turbine assembly including Pelton runner, housing, nozzles\/jets and integrated generator for straightforward mechanical installation on a pressure pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- E. Technical specifications --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerSpout PLT‑80 shares its core mechanical and electrical platform with the wider PLT Pelton range; the “80” denotes the nominal operating\/cable voltage. The values below are drawn from manufacturer PLT documentation and general PLT specifications where the PLT‑80 is one of the standard voltage options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurbine type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelton impulse turbine with 1–2 jets (nozzles) per unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three‑phase permanent magnet alternator with internal rectifier to DC output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable PLT models (voltage variants):\u003c\/strong\u003e PLT 14 \/ 28 \/ 40 \/ 56 \/ 80 \/ 170 \/ 200 \/ 350 (model number ≈ nominal operating cable voltage in V DC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal operating (cable) voltage – PLT‑80:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 80 V DC (MPPT or cable voltage); open‑circuit (runaway) voltage can be up to roughly three times the nominal value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical head range (static):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3–160 m, with recommended dynamic operating head up to around 130 m (site and configuration dependent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical flow range per turbine:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.1–10 L\/s, depending on nozzle sizing and head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicative power range:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50–1200 W for standard PLT on suitable sites; up to around 1600 W in high‑power (HP\/PRO) versions and special cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical maximum power – standard turbine:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to around 1200 W at higher heads and flows within the recommended range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical maximum power – HP\/PRO turbine (where specified):\u003c\/strong\u003e up to around 1600 W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExample power at site:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.1 kW at 3 m head \/ 0.1 L\/s up to around 1.2 kW at 130 m head \/ 10 L\/s (from general PLT performance data).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum flow per turbine:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically up to about 8–10 L\/s (depending on jet configuration and head).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum flow per turbine:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to approx. 0.05–0.1 L\/s at higher heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelton runner:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20 nylon “spoons” on a Pelton wheel, diameter around 230–290 mm (depending on revision).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNozzles \/ jets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 jets per turbine, nozzle diameters typically 2–25 mm, supplied as a cut‑to‑size set with spares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing material:\u003c\/strong\u003e moulded plastic (e.g. LDPE) enclosure approx. 6 mm wall thickness, suitable for outdoor use when installed correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicative turbine dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 470 mm (L) × 400 mm (W) × 430 mm (H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate turbine weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 20–25 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically around 70 % in manufacturer literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum current rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 32 A DC (with some lower‑voltage variants optionally uprated to around 50 A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous duty:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for 24\/7 operation when installed and maintained in line with manufacturer guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation location:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically mounted at the lower end of a pressure pipe (penstock) on‑site, below the water intake, housed close to the tailrace or return to the stream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical connection – PLT‑80 use case:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC output to a suitably rated MPPT charge controller, which then charges a 12 V, 24 V or 48 V battery bank as per system design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem design tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by PowerSpout Advanced Calculator and design manuals for head\/flow, pipe sizing and cable design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e off‑grid homes, cabins, telecoms sites, small rural businesses, farms and eco‑lodges with year‑round water supply and suitable head\/flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Use \/ installation note --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse and installation \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerSpout PLT‑80 is intended to be part of a complete micro‑hydro system including intake, penstock, turbine, cabling, MPPT charge controller, batteries and, where required, inverter and protection devices. For UK projects, we recommend system design and installation via qualified installers and our trusted partners, especially where higher heads, long cable runs or integration with existing off‑grid\/backup systems are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Documents --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments available for download\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.powerspout.com\/pages\/pelton-plt-info-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/PS_all_Hydro_Design_Calculator_Manual_April_18.pdf?v=1782113907\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePowerSpout basic system design and installation manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- F. Shipping and support --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and UK support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping is available to the UK, Ireland, Africa, the Caribbean and worldwide. If a shipping rate is not shown at checkout, please contact us on +44 2080 640335 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@energian.co.uk\"\u003einfo@energian.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK‑based expert support is available – contact Energian with any questions or support requests via phone, email or live chat, or visit our office for an in‑person consultation about your micro‑hydro and off‑grid power system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PowerSpout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57594425770366,"sku":"PLT-80","price":1776.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/PLT-80turbine.jpg?v=1782113346"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.energian.co.uk\/collections\/mini-hydro-turbines.oembed","provider":"Energian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}