Wave power unit for generation of electricity has a float that moves with the waves and is mechanically coupled to a linear generator

摘要

The power unit has a float (3) that is tethered to the rotor (7) of a linear generator (5) that is anchored on the seabed. The rotor consists of a permanent magnet and the stator has a series of axially mounted coils. Electricity is generated as the spring (11) assisted rotor moves up and down with the wave movement Independent claims are included for a wave power plant and for a method of generating electricity