Abstract: A generator system includes an AC generator having one or more phases; a transformer having the same number of phases as the AC generator; for each phase of the AC generator, only a capacitive element receiving the current from a respective output winding of the AC generator for conveying in series to a primary winding of a respective phase of the transformer, each capacitive element having a first terminal electrically connected to the respective output winding and a second terminal electrically connected to the respective primary winding; a prime mover in driving engagement with the AC generator; and a load connected to a secondary winding of the transformer.

Abstract: A generator system includes an AC generator having one or more phases; a transformer having the same number of phase as the generator; for each phase of the AC generator, a capacitive element having a first terminal electrically connected to an output winding of the AC generator and a second terminal electrically connected to a primary winding of a respective phase of the transformer; a prime mover in driving engagement with the AC generator; and a load connected to a secondary winding of the transformer. A method to reduce the mechanical input to the AC generator includes reducing the counter torque of the generator system via a respective series connected capacitive element having a first terminal electrically connected to the output winding of the AC generator and a second terminal electrically connected to a primary winding of a respective phase of the transformer.

Abstract: A generator system includes an AC generator having one or more phases, a transformer having the same number of phases as the generator, and for each phase of the AC generator, a capacitive element having a first terminal electrically connected to an output winding of the AC generator and a second terminal electrically connected to a primary winding of a respective phase of the transformer. A method of operating a generator system includes conveying current between an output winding of each phase of an AC generator and a primary winding of a respective phase of a transformer via a respective series-connected capacitive element having a first terminal electrically connected to the output winding and a second terminal electrically connected to the primary winding.