Clipper advanced electrical system is based on its permanent magnet MegaFlux® generator. Unlike the industry's most commonly used, doubly fed generators, permanent magnet is simpler, nearly maintenance free, and operates at higher efficiency over a wider range of power output. Since there is no need for current to be fed into the generator rotor, stray currents are not created, thus, arc pitting and bearing failures are nearly obsolete.

With no brushes, there are none to replace. There's also no need for coupling or a slip clutch between the gearbox and generator since the unit's short-circuit current is low; a benefit that results in lower short circuit torque overall, and absorption of fault torques without harm to the gearbox.

The generator's form-wound Class H insulated stator winding operates at less than a Class F rise in temperature and is rated for medium voltage, another benefit compared to the standard random-wound generator designed only for lower voltage. Liberty's® powertrain can operate with only two or three generators, continuing to deliver at a reduced power output until service can be performed. Compact and lightweight, the generators can be serviced via Liberty's on-board jib hoist...no need to bring in a large, costly crane. Finally, the MegaFlux permanent magnet generator system, in combination with the Liberty converter, is grid friendly, and remains consistent to less than ten percent of load, minimizing the need for Volt-Amp-Reactive (VAR) correction.

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