The petrol or diesel engine generators used in areas without electricity require a lot of start up power. By combining a control strategy and hardware, a temporary increase in power output of the generator to supply a large starting load is possible.
Advantages
• Motor starting capability
• Does not require the use of batteries
Market Application
HiStart applies to any industry susceptible to blackouts, as well as to activities like off-grid mining, farming, road maintenance, emergency services and roadside/informal trading.
Opportunities
• Investment
• Partnership
• Manufacturing
Development Status
TRL 2: concept developed.
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For more information, please contact the Nelson Mandela University Innovation Office:
✉ innovation@mandela.ac.za
☎ +27(0) 41 504 4309
