Wave energy converter (1), comprising a floating unit (2) that floats on or near the fluid surface, wherein a stroke device (7) is movably arranged within the floating unit (2), a generator (26) that is assigned to the floating unit (2) or to the stroke device (7) and that is capable of producing electric energy when driven, and a subsea retardation unit (10) with a rod (12), extending from the subsea retardation unit (10) into the floating unit (2) and connected to the stroke device (7), wherein waves imparting motion on the floating unit (2) cause the floating unit (2) to move relative to the stroke device (7), thus generating a fluid flow capable of driving the generator (26).
WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER
08.05.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch