What is an induction generator?
A. An Induction (asynchronous) generator is an AC generator (alternator) whose rotating speed is not directly proportional to the system frequency. An induction generator is basically an induction motor tied to, operating in parallel with, another source of electrical power – usually the public utility – whose shaft is caused to turn faster than the synchronous speed (frequency) of this other power source. Under this condition, the induction generator delivers power back onto the power source. Marathon’s PRIMELINE generators are induction (asynchronous) AC generators.
