THE FACTS ABOUT ELECTRIC POWER, BATTERIES AND PROPULSION
Today's electric motor technology has already moved from the open road to the open ocean.
INSTANT HIGH TORQUE
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Electric motors are in constant ‘stand by’ mode; you can engage the control lever at any time for instant forward or reverse propulsion.
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Electric motors achieve instant torque with Electromotive Force while internal combustion engines need to build RPMs gradually by increasing piston firing frequency.
GENERATORS
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For those interested in a hybrid solution, generators are a highly efficient way to extend range while at sea.
DC generators have the advantage of rapid recharging capability.
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AC generators are, generally, smaller and even portable which means that the generator can be aboard only in situations where longer motoring might be required.
HYDRO
GENERATION
At sailing speeds over 6 knots Oceanvolt systems are able to generate significant power for recharging the battery bank by activating at the touch of a button.
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Power regeneration increases exponentially with each additional knot of speed.
RECHARGING
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Battery recharging is accomplished with shore connection, hydro generation (an integrated part of all Oceanvolt systems) and/or solar panels.
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In Hybrid solutions, a generator (either AC or DC) can be used to recharge batteries / extend motoring range.
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BATTERIES
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Lithium Ion batteries are
superior to other battery storage technology; highest storage capacity, high effective current delivery, high charge capacity resiliency and wide temperature range performance.
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Oceanvolt highly skilled technical team ensures proper installation and system-optimisation. Only the highest quality Li-Ion batteries are used - to ensure performance and safety.
INTEGRATED
COMPONENTS
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It is essential that all system components are properly selected and installed.
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Our team of highly skilled technicians ensure that all components are compatible
and that system management software is optimised.
OUR OFFICE
Address: Cnr Westhaven Drive and Curran Street, Auckland
(Under the Ponsonby Cruising Club)
OPENING HOURS
CONTACT US
Phone: 09 360 0121
Email: info@beaconmarine.co.nz