Sundermann Low-head Water Turbine

the only water turbine that can produce electricity

from low-head, low-velocity water

designed for use in tidal flows, rivers and streams

can be produced in varying sizes (from 1 kW upwards) and used as single units or in batteries

out-performs wind and solar powered generators and provides power at all hours


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 Other features of the Sundermann Low-head Turbine:
Simple, effective design
Generates power from renewable energy source
Lower cost power generation than from other energy sources
Lower cost power generation than from other paddle-type turbines
Environmentally and aesthetically friendly
Captures low grade hydro energy that would normally be wasted
No expensive foundations or civil works required
Can be mounted on any floating platform
Potential power source for towns in developed and developing countries
Potential power source for remote homes and villages
Easily adapted to most tidal and stream situations
Prototype operating in irrigation channel
Sundermann Water Turbine
 Designer and holder of International Patent: WO2007/009155 A1

Fred Sundermann
Occupation:  Farmer
Age: 66 years
Address:      729 Cowwarr Heyfield Road
                    HEYFIELD  VIC  3858,  AUSTRALIA
Telephone:     Home - (03)  5148 2842
                     Mobile - 0428 482842
                     
Email:            f.sundermann@bigpond.com

Fred Sundermann with prototype
Sundermann Water Turbine

 

  Test Manager:
Jim Ferguson
Address:      Factory Road 
NEWRY  VIC  3859,  AUSTRALIA
Telephone:   (03) 5145 1381
Testing of prototype
Sundermann Water Turbine

All inquiries to:
Fred Sundermann
Telephone: (03) 5148 2842  Mobile: 0428 482842
(Dr Fiona Sundermann - Mobile: 0400 560306)
Email: sundermann@bigpond.com