PC-12
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 50; Flight Crew Total 1650; Flight Crew Type 750
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; General Evacuated
Aircraft
Aircraft was on initial climbout; 141 heading. Aircraft was given an initial climb to 10;000 ft. [Climbing] through roughly 8;000 ft the crew noticed an excessive discharge on the aircraft battery. The crew performed the recommended generator reset procedure; to no obvious effect. The aircraft then experienced a shed of the aircraft non-essential bus; and bus-tie. The crew opted to divert to [a nearby alternate]. The aircraft was given a descent and initial vectors for a visual [approach]. Once the aircraft joined the downwind; the crew detected a burning smell. At this time; the crew requested emergency ground personnel. The aircraft landed without incident; shutting down on [a] taxiway. The aircraft was evacuated.
PC-12 Captain reported diverting to an alternate airport after experiencing loss of several electrical system components.