Abstract: A system and method for extracting energy from sea waves with the aid of a buoyancy body, from which cables (S) are guided in a splayed-out manner to mutually spaced, stationary reference points which are provided beneath the buoyancy body. At least one of the cables is provided as a guide cable for guiding the buoyancy body on a trajectory and at least one cable is provided as a working cable for transmitting the wave energy to at least one energy converter. In order to make a more efficient use of the wave energy possible, even with varying wave directions, and utilize synergy effects from the combination with offshore wind power plants, according to the invention the buoyancy body can be oriented freely in space in relation to the wave direction. Alternatively or in addition, the energy converter or converters and the devices for cable control and/or cable pull are arranged outside the buoyancy body in a stationary manner.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting energy from sea waves with the aid of a buoyancy body, from which cables (S) are guided in a splayed-out manner to mutually spaced, stationary reference points which are provided beneath the buoyancy body. At least one of the cables is provided as a guide cable for guiding the buoyancy body on a trajectory and at least one cable is provided as a working cable for transmitting the wave energy to at least one energy converter. In order to make a more efficient use of the wave energy possible, even with varying wave directions, and utilize synergy effects from the combination with offshore wind power plants, according to the invention the buoyancy body can be oriented freely in space in relation to the wave direction. Alternatively or in addition, the energy converter or converters and the devices for cable control and/or cable pull are arranged outside the buoyancy body in a stationary manner.