An energy conversion device for converting water energy, in some cases water energy from waves and/or a flow such as an ocean current, into electric energy, comprises at least one rotor having a rotor rotational axis, the alignment of which is in some cases fixed by a supporting frame, and a flow housing which comprises a rotor shell which surrounds the rotor radially to the rotor rotational axis.

Systems and methods for hydro-electric power generation are disclosed. The system includes a frame or structure positioned in a waterway or channel, with one or more hydro-transition units secured to corners of the frame. The hydro-transition units include a body of reinforced fabric for redirecting water flow towards the inlet of the frame, effectively increasing the current of the water and allowing for turbines within the frame to generate power at an increased rate. Anchors and bracket systems may secure the hydro-transition units to both the waterway and the frame, thereby allowing the body of reinforced fabric to withstanding force from water-flow within the waterway. The system includes various failsafe mechanisms for disengaging or detaching the hydro-transition units from the frame and/or anchor for reacting to high water flow or volumes (e.g., flooding).

The present invention relates to a power generation apparatus and, more specifically, to a freely-controlled power generation apparatus configured so as to generate electric power while being freely controlled under optimal conditions, since a cylinder body for supporting screws submerged under water is elevated by buoyancy or rotated according to the flow of the water.

The invention relates to a wind driven power plant comprising a nacelle having a nacelle cover and a helicopter hoisting platform, the nacelle further comprising a hatch extension and a hatch cover, the hatch extension being arranged between the nacelle cover and the hatch cover, wherein the hatch extension has a channel-like shape, wherein the hatch cover is mounted on top of the hatch extension, and wherein a the hatch extension provides a distance between the hatch cover and the nacelle cover.

A plenum resident wind turbine sustainable energy generating system is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a wind turbine assembly installed in a plenum of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, the wind turbine assembly including a plurality of blades and a transverse shaft; and a generator coupled to the shaft of the wind turbine assembly.

The present invention is an energy storage system comprising a mechanical bellows having an outer flexible material casing with one or more functional elements that operate as actuators for expanding and contracting the outer flexible material casing to store or deliver energy.

A plenum resident wind turbine sustainable energy generating system is disclosed. An example embodiment includes: a wind turbine assembly installed in a plenum of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, the wind turbine assembly including a plurality of blades and a transverse shaft; and a generator coupled to the shaft of the wind turbine assembly.

Provided is an eco-friendly wind power generation apparatus that can perform power generation using wind by providing the blades of a wind power generator on a jib of a tower crane, and can perform wind power generation at the optimum altitude and in the optimum direction by automatically or manually performing the lifting or lowering and swing operation of a jib even when wind speed is insufficient because wind is not blowing, or perform wind power generation using artificial wind power generated by the operation of the jib, thereby generating a lot of electricity in necessary places and supply the electricity to all industrial sectors regardless of location and environment.

The application relates to unidirectional hydrokinetic turbines having an improved flow acceleration system that uses asymmetrical hydrofoil shapes on some or all of the key components of the turbine. These components that may be hydrofoil shaped include, e.g., the rotor blades (34), the center hub (36), the rotor blade shroud (38), the accelerator shroud (20), annular diffuser(s) (40), the wildlife and debris excluder (10, 18) and the tail rudder (60). The fabrication method designs various components to cooperate in optimizing the extraction of energy, while other components reduce or eliminate turbulence that could negatively affect other component(s).

The present invention relates generally to systems, devices and methods for the efficient use of utilities, more particularly to the distribution and provision of electricity supply at appropriate voltages, monitoring and usage by end devices, and to facilitating consumers in changing their energy usage behaviour, and to adopt and easily install appropriate sustainable, energy efficient or renewable technologies. Said end devices typically including traditional electric, electronic and lighting appliances requiring AC or DC power provision or low voltage DC power via AC/DC converters.