The present invention provides a connector arrangement operative to
connect a prime mover driven alternator to an alternating current circuit
with an existing alternating current. For example, the connector
arrangement may be used to connect an alternator driven by a Stirling
engine to an alternating current mains electricity supply. The connector
arrangement includes a circuit with an adjustable resonant frequency,
adjustable between a first resonant frequency tuned to an initial
operating frequency of the prime mover and a second resonant frequency
detuned to the initial operating frequency. This adjustable resonant
frequency is beneficial as it allows operation to be tailored to the
exact operating conditions of the prime mover that is likely to have its
own resonant frequency that may vary according to its operating
condition.