Abstract: A device and method for generating electric energy/power from a wave motion. The device comprises an input branch connected to a movable element, a secondary branch connected to a main electric generator, a power split transmission comprising a first mechanical port connected to the input branch, and a second mechanical port connected to a secondary branch, and a third port being a mechanical or electrical control port. The device further comprises a variable speed auxiliary electrical machine connected to the control port for mechanically or electrically controlling power distribution in the power split transmission. The device further comprises a control unit adapted for controlling the variable speed auxiliary electrical machine in such a way as to realize a one-way rotation of the main electric generator.

Abstract: A device and method for generating electric energy from a wave motion are described. The device comprises a drive train with a power split transmission comprising at least three ports. The drive train is arranged between a movable element and a main electric generator. The device further comprises a variable speed auxiliary electrical machine connected to one of the ports and a control unit for controlling the auxiliary electrical machine. The control unit is adapted for controlling the power distribution in the power split transmission as to realize a one-way rotation of the main electric generator.

Abstract: A device and method for generating electric energy from a wave motion are described. The device comprises a drive train with a power split transmission comprising at least three ports. The drive train is arranged between a movable element and a main electric generator. The device further comprises a variable speed auxiliary electrical machine connected to one of the ports and a control unit for controlling the auxiliary electrical machine. The control unit is adapted for controlling the power distribution in the power split transmission as to realize a one-way rotation of the main electric generator.