An electrolysis cell includes an anode that has a low-density region formed from activated carbon and a high-density region formed from a plurality of graphite cylinders. There is a porous barrier that allows transport of water between the anode and a corrosion resistant cathode.

Energy conversion systems and methods are provided that comprise at least one or more of at least one solar converter that converts solar energy of sunlight into electricity, at least one wind converter that converts kinetic energy of wind into the electricity, and/or at least one wave converter that converts kinetic energy of waves of a body of water into the electricity.

A linear generator includes a permanent magnet array having at least two magnets arranged end-to-end. A set of conductive coils is arranged around the permanent magnet array. A four-phase full wave rectifier is configured to accept alternating current inputs from the set of conductive coils and to produce one or more direct current outputs. A summing circuit is configured to aggregate the one or more direct current outputs from the rectifier to produce a combined, rectified direct current output.

A buoy includes a flotation device configured to float at surface of a body of water. A vibrational linear electric generator (VLEG) is configured to generate power from vibrational oscillations caused by waves using compressed repulsive magnetic fields focused by end magnetic field deflecting magnets. A power collection circuit, which includes a first battery, is configured to collect and store energy generated by the VLEG. One or more electronic components are powered by the vibrational linear electric generator.

The MagnaFloat, an energy generation device using gravity, buoyancy, pressure differentials, speed controls and linear motors to control the movement of buoyant canisters over and through a series of open, non-restricted pathways. Each canister has a magnet inside. While moving downward through Air (Drop Phase), ascending through Fluid (Floatation-ascent Phase), and upward through Air, these magnet-canisters pass through permanently attached inductors and electricity is produced. At conclusion of Floatation-ascent Phase, canisters exit Fluid and continue moving upward through Air into Pivot Bucket; Pivot Bucket is then rotated and canisters are ejected onto Inclined Platform. At bottom of overall device Passive Roller System changes direction of travel for canisters from downward vertical motion to horizontal motion, then later to upward vertical motion. While traveling horizontally, kinetic energy is extracted from fast moving canisters by acquiring and storing increased hydraulic pressure, which is converted into electricity.

The present invention relates to a wave energy conversion apparatus for converting wave energy into a power output, comprising a floatable compliant vessel having a plurality of linear generators having ends which are interconnected at a plurality of pivot joints to provide a compliant frame structure, the plurality of linear generators being configured to produce a power output by being respectively compressed and elongated changing the relative positions of the pivot joints, an outer flexible membrane supported by and enclosing the compliant frame structure thereby defining an inner space of the floatable compliant vessel, and a power circuit arranged within the inner space and operationally connected to the linear generators to receive the power output generated by the linear generators.

A wind turbine having one or more magnets for reducing friction between the turbine support and a turbine rotor. The reduction of friction between the turbine rotor and the turbine support allows for an increase in energy production and scale of the wind turbines. The magnet configuration employs a ring of cylindrically-shaped magnets at the bottom and opposed by a corresponding number of generally rectangular-shaped magnets. Bearing magnets are also employed for axial stabilization.

This invention introduces a kinetic energy recovery wind-wave integrated system for offshore wind power generation. The system consists of a semi-submersible platform equipped with a fan and an internal wave energy device. The device includes a shell housing a Power Take-Off (PTO) system, featuring a permanent magnet synchronous linear motor and an active controller. The motor's stator is fixed inside the shell, while its mover is connected to a counterweight block outside the stator, linked to the shell's top via a spring. Limiters are installed at both ends of the shell to restrict the counterweight block's movement. This system utilizes the wave energy device to absorb kinetic energy, which otherwise affects wind turbine stability, and converts it into usable electrical energy via the PTO system. This enhances the stability and safety of offshore wind turbine power generation.

The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for converting water wave energy into electricity on a utility scale. The device comprises: (1) an oscillating body that effectively responds to waves in all six degrees of freedom: surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, and yaw, (2) a restraining system to prevent the oscillating body from being displaced by steady environmental loads, and (3) a power takeoff system comprising linear generators which are directly driven by the oscillating body to generate electricity. The devised devices excel in harnessing wave energy across a wide spectrum of frequencies and are well-suited for deployment in both shallow and deep ocean waters.

Systems and methods for use in capturing energy from natural resources. In one form, the systems and methods capture energy from natural resources, such as movement of fluid in a body of water, and convert it into electrical energy.