Abstract: A wind turbine energy storage system includes a hollow wind turbine tower shaft having a top end and a bottom end covered by top and bottom end caps respectively to form a tank. A compressor is coupled to the wind turbine for compressing air into the tank through a high pressure pipe and valve assembly. The compressed air stored in the tank can be released on demand or on a fixed schedule. A method of storing energy in a wind turbine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compressed gas energy storage and release (CGESR) system and method. The system has a gas compressor, a container for storing compressed gas, a pressure engine, and an underground high temperature region. Conduits connect the gas compressor, the container and the pressure engine. The compressed gas drives the pressure engine. An electrical power generating means is operatively connected to said pressure engine to generate electricity. The system further comprises a means to heat at least a portion of one of the conduits utilizing heat from the underground high temperature region to heat the compressed gas therein prior to driving the pressure engine.

Abstract: An energy system for storing pressurized air and utilizing the pressurized air to generate electricity includes a first storage cavern, a second storage cavern, an air compressor in fluid communication with the first and second storage caverns, an electric generating mechanism, a combustion chamber, a controller and a recuperator. The air compressor is in fluid communication with a compressor piping system, the electric generating mechanism and the combustion chamber are in fluid communication with a generator piping system and the recuperator is in fluid communication with an exhaust piping system and the generator piping system. The controller is configured to operate the energy system such that the compressor directs compressed an into the first storage cavern through the compressor piping system at the same time the electric generating mechanism generates electricity utilizing at least compressed air from the second cavern.

Abstract: An apparatus has a tank with an open top, a tank wall, and a closed bottom. A first ringwall extends from the bottom such that a first annular space is defined by the first ringwall and the tank wall, and a second annular space is defined by the first ringwall. A second ringwall extends in the second annular space, and defines a third annular space between the first ringwall and the second ringwall, and a cylindrical space. An air conduit extends through the cylindrical space. A pod disposed into the cylindrical space has a closed chamber and a displacement chamber. An inner riser disposed in the third annular space has an open bottom, and rests onto the inner ringwall. An outer riser rests onto the outer ringwall and is disposed in the first annular space and has a closed top, a wall, and an open bottom.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and a method of generating large scale power plant using the energy content in ocean waves or river-channel flows. Ocean waves or flowing waters are used to generate compressed air. The pressurized air is then piped to shore and stored in large pressure tanks to be used in a buoyancy driven wheel rings. The wheel rings, which are located inside a large water reservoir, are spaced from each other and have series of receptacles or buckets connected to them. The high pressure air is injected at the bottom of the reservoir and the rising air is trapped inside the receptacles. The gas filled receptacles generate buoyancy forces which rotates the wheels and the central shaft to generate power.

Abstract: A Gas Pressure Reduction Generator (GPRG) System and a method for implementing a GPRG System is provided, where the GPRG System includes a gas inlet configured to receive a pressurized gas flow from a gas supply, at least one expander in flow communication with the gas inlet to receive the pressurized gas flow, wherein the expander is operable to convert the pressurized gas flow into mechanical energy and a depressurized gas flow and a generator associated with the expander, wherein the generator is configured to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydropower plant having a flow pathway, which has an upper water level and a lower water level; having two turbines, which are connected in series in the flow pathway, each comprising a rotor, a housing, and a draft tube. The invention is characterized by the following features: the first machine viewed in the flow direction is a radial or semi-axial or axial flow turbine; the second machine viewed in the flow direction is a radial, semi-axial, or axial flow turbine.

Abstract: An integrated wind and hydro power generation system includes at least one wind turbine generator device configured to generate output power from a common cavity being occupied by water and air. The hydro generator device is powered by water flow, while the wind generator is primarily powered by the vacuum occurring with the water's exit from the cavity.

Abstract: A wind energy converter 10 comprises a horizontal axis wind turbine 12 including a plurality of blade members 14 rotatable about a generally horizontal axis. A mass member 16 is movable along the or each blade member 14 under the action of radial forces induced by rotation of the blade members 14 and under the action of gravitational force, and movement of the or each mass member 16 is arranged to provide for conversion of the wind energy. Also described is a power generating system 200, 240 including a heat recovery arrangement 216, comprising a heat exchanger arrangement 218 and an expander 222.

Abstract: The invention captures harvestable mechanical energy, e.g., in the form of wind or moving water, and uses it for electrical generation or other work. In various embodiments a turbine is used to pressurize a fluid, and the pressurized fluid is then optionally stored and then used to drive an electric generator. Because the pressurized fluid can be stored in a pressurized state indefinitely, the invention provides a straightforward way to accumulate the mechanical energy until it is needed. Additionally, the invention allows portions of the system, e.g., a pressure vessel or generator, to be located away from the turbine, reducing the costs of deploying and maintaining the system.

Abstract: A hydro electric energy generation structure is disclosed. The structure comprises: a gravity wall forming a closed outer perimeter extending above an upper water level of an existing hydraulic reservoir, and extending below the reservoir floor; at least one water inlet hydraulically connecting a first penstock to a first turbine generator below the water inlet. The structure further comprises: at least one lower water storage reservoir within the perimeter of the gravity wall receiving water from the first turbine generator; at least one pump receiving water from the lower water storage reservoir and pumping it through a pump delivery conduit to at least one upper water storage reservoir above the gravity wall; at least one second penstock delivering water from the upper water storage reservoir to a second turbine generator below; and a tailrace for returning the water into the existing reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the construction of a hydroelectric power generation system and to hydroelectric power generation systems constructed by such a method.

Abstract: The present invention in a preferred embodiment provides systems and methods for a velocity gradient floating turbine and power generation, comprising: a) a floating platform; b) guide vanes; c) a velocity gradient turbine; d) a gas compressor; e) a means to couple turbine and compressor, further comprising a turbine gear and a compressor gear or belt/chain drive; f) at least a pipe; and g) a turbine—generator sub-system; wherein the said floating platform comprises: i. at least two tanks; ii. at least a rod to support the said tanks; and wherein the said turbine—generator sub-system comprises: i. a turbine ; and ii. a generator.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating useful energy includes a first chamber containing a draw solution which includes an osmotic agent and a second chamber containing a feed solution. A semi-permeable membrane allows the feed solution to move thereacross by osmosis, from the second chamber to the first chamber, to form a diluted draw solution. Pressurizing means apply a pressure to the diluted draw solution in the first chamber. Energy conversion means convert mechanical energy in the diluted draw solution, which is generated by osmotic movement of the feed solution across the semi-permeable membrane, into useful, electrical energy. The osmotic agent includes particles in the range of 0.5 nm-5 mm and the semi-permeable membrane has pores with diameters that are no larger than the diameter of the particles, thereby improving the amount of power or useful energy generated by the apparatus. There is further provided a corresponding method of generating power or useful energy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating reliable renewable energy using mass airflow generated from the vertical and/or horizontal movement of transport equipment, such as elevator cars. For example, elevator cars inside an elevator shaft may be used to generate renewable and reliable energy. Micro wind turbine devices strategically placed in the elevator shafts may be used to generate AC or DC power from the mass air flow created by the movement of the elevator cars. The electricity generated from the micro wind turbines can then be used, for example, for propulsion power to reduce the amount of electricity provided by the local utility company, thereby reducing demand on power generation from non-renewable sources.

Abstract: The invention uses wind turbine and/or solar energy to enhance the efficiency of an underwater and/or underwater in-soil bed of a compressed air energy storage system. The apparatus comprises a wind turbine and/or a photovoltaic panel to drive an onshore compressor, which provides compressed air energy into an underwater pressure vessel. The buoyant rigid-wall pressure vessel will be located and restrained under water or in-soil underwater. The pressure vessel may be horizontal or in vertical configurations as well as parallel or in perpendicular orientation to the shoreline. The pressure vessel may be constructed of high compression strength reinforced concrete or reinforced fiber plastic material that need not have a high thermal capacitance or high thermal conductivity because the exhaust from the pressure vessel feed a near constant air temperature to the turboexpander on the surface via several long vertical small diameter pipes through the 50 to 70 deg F. water.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for generating net energy by converting the natural pressure of atmospheric air into kinetic energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy by a turbine, which can then be converted to electric energy through a generator. The method relies on natural physical phenomena such as Entrainment, Inducement and the Venturi Effect to increase the mass and velocity of air flowing through an enclosed chamber without increasing the amount of energy consumed to increase the air flow mass and velocity. A turbine-generator apparatus connected to the chamber is driven by the air flow to generate electric power which is greater than the power consumed to generate the initial air flow. Power is generated through extraction of kinetic energy from natural atmospheric air pressure energy.

Abstract: This invention captures hydrokinetic energy to do work such as produce electricity. The hydrokinetic flow exerts a torque on a turbine wheel. The wheel causes a set of tanks to rotate around a horizontal centerline. Working fluid drains from tanks near the top of the wheel to drive a conventional turbine before draining into lower tanks. Although a mechanical power transmission driven by the turbine wheel is simpler in concept, scale up to large slowly rotating wheels encounters increasingly difficult design problems: transmission of 1 kW at 1 rpm requires 6,959 ft-lb. In contrast, the conventional turbine of the fluid drive system provides mechanical power for use at a much higher speed than the turbine wheel. Therefore, very large engines can be built without a step-up transmission or components that must withstand extremely large torque loads. One unit can produce reliable 24/7 utility-scale base-load electrical power.

Abstract: Energy is stored by injecting fluid into a hydraulic fracture in the earth and producing the fluid hack while recovering power. The method is particularly adapted to storage of large amounts of energy such as in grid-scale electric energy systems. The hydraulic fracture may be formed and treated with resin so as to limit fluid loss and to increase propagation pressure.

Abstract: A dual powered take-off (PTO) device that efficiently extracts the kinetic energy stored in oceanic waves by converting the up and down movement of passing waves into a linear, bi-directional movement. The prime mover is a float which converts its movement in two ways: (1) by utilization of a direct drive, mechanical one-way rotary force with which to drive ancillary, sub-system devices such as electrical generators and/or pumps and, (2) by utilization of a reciprocating air flow that results as a by-product of the float's movement and, this air flow is exploited to spin one or more self-rectifying turbine(s) to drive electrical generators and/or pumps.

Abstract: A device for controlling an underwater actuator by using an ambient pressure potential at the operating depth may include a chamber including a first cavity, a second cavity and a third cavity; the first cavity including a gas at a first pressure including one of at surface atmospheric pressure, lower than surface atmospheric pressure, or a vacuum; the second cavity including a first fluid at a second pressure including at least one of at underwater ambient pressure or higher then underwater ambient pressure and being connected to a underwater fluid supply; the third cavity including a second fluid at a third pressure including at least one of underwater ambient pressure or higher than the underwater ambient pressure and being connected to the actuator.

Abstract: A water displacement apparatus is provided which uses water as a means for transferring energy from the wind and sun into electricity. Wind and the sun may be used to displace water from a water container means. The water container means has a water container member which may be partially submerged in a water supply or reservoir, or it may be connected remotely. The water container means also has a water transport member connected to it, through which water from the water reservoir may move into the water container member. The water from the supply or reservoir will move into the water container member as the water displacement process begins. A conventional windmill system may be used to mechanically displace the water, or an evaporation system utilizing one or more lenses may be used to evaporate the water.

Abstract: A wave energy converter comprises a pitching floating vessel and means for converting the pitching motion to electrical power. By varying the distribution of the ballast mass in the vessel and by varying the vessel's immersed length the moments of inertia of mass and of added mass are varied and wave-bridging is controlled. The immersed length of the vessel is varied by changing the draft of a v-shaped hull. Roll and yaw are suppressed by a vertical fin held at a substantial depth Inside the vessel is a compact pendulum that is a combination of tracked and folding pendulums. Both vessel and compact pendulum can be simultaneously and dynamically tuned over the range of periods that characterize high-energy ocean swells.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a natural energy extraction apparatus which can extract kinetic energies of river water currents or tidal water currents at various depth layers, and which is easy to attach to the fixed structure above water current. A natural energy extraction apparatus comprises a float, a vertical-axis water turbine fixed to the float and extending downward, a power transmission device engaging an upper end of the float and converting rotational kinetic energy of the float to driving torque for driven equipment, and arm members supporting the power transmission device rotatably around a horizontal axis at one ends and supported by a fixed structure above a water current rotatably around a horizontal axis at the other ends, wherein the float and the vertical-axis water turbine are located in a river water current or tidal water current.

Abstract: A generator includes: a housing defining a chamber; a fan in fluid communication with the chamber, wherein the fan is oriented to draw a partial vacuum in the chamber; a pipe including a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is in fluid communication with the chamber and the second opening is in fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere, such that when a partial vacuum is drawn in the chamber a partial vacuum is drawn within the pipe; a plurality of turbine blades within the pipe configured such that airflow from the second opening towards the first opening flows across the plurality of turbine blades to cause the turbine blades to rotate; a rotating element driven into rotational movement by the rotation of the turbine blades; and an electro-magnetic generator configured such that the rotating pipe is a rotating element within the electro-magnetic generator.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an assembly of air and pneumatic devices, especially a high power unit, intended for power generation. The invention consists in that the assembly is preferably made up of three columns consisting of segments arranged coaxially, connected with rigid connecting bars. The stators of the segments have four struts connected to plates, with at least one strut having attached to it a conduit for feeding compressed air, said conduit being equipped with nozzles. Shafts of rotors of one column are coupled with a compressor unit which is connected to a compressed air tank. The compressed air tank is connected via a solenoid valve, a compressed air unit and its branchings to conduits of the stators of the other columns and. The solenoid valve is connected via a control system to a speed meter of the rotor.

Abstract: A sea-wave power generation plant including a turbine having an inlet opening and an outlet opening; a rig; and an axially extending pump unit. The stationary body is connected to the rig. The pump unit includes an axially extending stationary body, a diaphragm connected to the stationary body, and a pump chamber for a fluid. The pump chamber is at least partly defined by the diaphragm. The pump chamber is connected to the inlet opening of the turbine. The pump unit includes an axially extending movable body connected to the diaphragm. The movable body in the radial direction is arranged for reciprocating movement in relation to the stationary body to alternately compress and expand the pump chamber to pump the fluid to the turbine.

Abstract: A renewable energy system is disclosed for generating electricity that is self-sustaining. In accordance with an important aspect of the present invention, the system takes advantage of the stack effect to create a natural updraft in at least one vertical air column based on the temperature differences of the air in the vertical air column and the temperature of the ambient air adjacent the exhaust port of the vertical column. A wind generator is located in fluid communication with the vertical air column. Once the updraft is created, the blades of the wind generator rotate which causes electricity to be generated.

Abstract: In a Energy Transfer and Recycling Open-Closed Hybrid System, the combination comprising an outer sphere, an inner sphere located within and movable relative to the outer sphere, a shaft attached to the inner sphere, impulse generating means operatively connected to the inner sphere, and generating impulses, and springs located to transmit the impulses via the shaft to the outer sphere. Both spheres are partially filled with liquid, and partially filled with compressed air. The inner sphere is in liquid communication with the outer sphere, such that liquid within the space between the inner and outer spheres can flow into the interior of the inner sphere. The inner sphere includes jet impulse devices bolted to the equator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a converter comprising a pump which is driven directly or indirectly by a natural force such as a water swell, it being possible for a hydraulic machine to be driven by the pump. The hydraulic machine is force-coupled to an electrical machine which may function as a generator or a motor. According to the present invention, the force acting on the pump is regulated via a control loop as a function of oscillation parameters of the natural force.

Abstract: A pumped storage power plant for a temporary reversible storage of energy, such as the energy available from wind power stations and/or photovoltaic systems that is fluctuating over time. The pumped storage power plant is designed as an underwater pumped storage power plant, wherein the ocean assumes the function of an upper storage basin and a pressure tank placed on the ocean floor serves as a lower storage basin. The storage of the electric energy takes place through pumping water out of the inside of the pressure tank against the hydrostatic water pressure on the ocean floor.

Abstract: An adaptive, low-impact vehicle energy harvester system, and a method of harvesting vehicle energy, is provided. The system includes a plurality of channels disposed longitudinally in a trafficway, wherein each of the plurality of channels includes one or more compressible, elongated hollow bodies such that a movement of a vehicle along the trafficway causes contents in the elongated hollow bodies to be expelled from one end, a motor in communication with the hollow bodies such that the contents expelled from one end of the hollow bodies actuate the motor, and a control unit that varies a resistance to the movement of the contents in the elongated hollow bodies based on at least one of a mass of the vehicle, a velocity of the vehicle, and a rate of change of velocity of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a potential energy regenerating system and method and an electricity regenerating system and method. The potential energy regenerating system comprises: a liquid storage bag module, having a compressible liquid storage bag; a pipe line module, including a liquid access opening switch control device and a pipe line connected to the liquid access opening control device; a liquid storage tank module, including a liquid storage tank with a bottom higher than the highest position where the liquid storage bag module can reach; and a squeezing weight module, including a squeezing weight mass and a control device, wherein the squeezing weight mass is placed on a top of the compressible liquid storage bag, and the control device controls to lift and release the squeezing weight mass. The electricity regenerating system uses the foregoing potential energy regenerating system to generate electricity.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a piston/rod assembly comprising a piston and a housing. The piston is translatable within the housing. The housing comprises a housing power side and a housing filler side. The housing power side comprises a housing power side intake/exhaust tap. The housing filler side comprises a housing filler side intake/exhaust tap. The apparatus also includes a flow rectifier comprising a flow rectifier power side and a flow rectifier filler side. The flow rectifier power side comprises a flow rectifier power side intake/exhaust tap communicating with the housing power side intake/exhaust tap. The flow rectifier filler side intake/exhaust tap communicates with the housing tiller side intake/exhaust tap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing hydraulic power to a turbine generator. A neutrally buoyant wheel having radially opposed first and second containment chambers is suspended in a reservoir containing a liquid. One chamber is filled with the liquid and the wheel rotated so that the chamber containing the liquid is in an uppermost position, which due to the configuration of the wheel results in the chamber that does not contain liquid being in a lowermost position. The uppermost chamber is coupled to an input port of the hydraulic turbine, the lowermost chamber coupled to an output port of the hydraulic turbine, and the liquid allowed to flow from the uppermost chamber to the lowermost chamber through the hydraulic turbine. After the liquid has drained from the uppermost chamber and filled the lowermost chamber, the wheel is rotated 180 degrees and the process repeated.

Abstract: In various embodiments, lined underground reservoirs and/or insulated pipeline vessels are utilized for storage of compressed fluid in conjunction with energy storage and recovery systems.

Abstract: A power generation system 1 comprising a first water container, a hydropower system, a second water container and a pump system. The hydropower system 2,3,4 harness water energy coming from the first container and directed it to the second container. The water at the second container circulates to the first container by the pump system located at the second water container. The pump system is energized or powered by an external source and energy generated from the water displacement due to gravity at said pump.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive train with energy dissipation for electrical generation. A hydraulic pump is provided in the nacelle of the windmill and powered by the wind turbine shaft. This hydraulic pump provides high pressure oil to generators, typically at ground level. The generators are protected from high pressure oil spikes by a pressure relief valve. Electric pumps on the ground level provide or supercharge the oil to the hydraulic pump in the nacelle.

Abstract: An air handling system comprising an air guide in the form of a convergent divergent shroud and/or diffuser defining a path along which air can flow, such as to generate one or more regions of reduced pressure and/or increased mass flow rate of air within the guide in response to the passage of air through the guide, and a manifold extending from the guide and having an inlet and an exhaust, the exhaust being in fluid communication with the one or more regions of reduced pressure and/or increased mass flow rate and the inlet being in fluid communication with an interior of an air handling unit such as a condenser or air conditioning unit.

Abstract: An energy converting device, particularly for converting mechanical energy to hydraulic energy and from it into electrical energy, uses as an energy transport medium, a control fluid guided in two different control circuits. The control circuits have an operative connection to each other by a coupling device (32). One control circuit (28) serves for feeding in energy, particularly in the form of mechanical energy. The other control circuit serves for discharging energy in the form of converted energy, particularly electrical energy.

Abstract: A power generating apparatus includes a rotating shaft, a hydraulic pump driven by the rotating shaft, a hydraulic motor driven by operating oil supplied from the hydraulic pump; and a generator coupled to the hydraulic motor. The apparatus further includes an oil line connected to the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor for circulating the operating oil between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor, an oil cooler connected to the oil line for cooling the operating oil by heat exchange with a cooling medium, a cooling-medium line supplying the cooling medium to the oil cooler; a bypass line diverging from at least one of the oil line and the cooling-medium line and merging into at least one of the oil line and the cooling-medium line to bypass the oil cooler; and a flow regulating valve in at least one of the oil line and the cooling-medium line.

Abstract: A power generating apparatus of renewable energy includes a tower, a nacelle provided at the tower, a main shaft housed in the nacelle and rotating with a blade, a hydraulic pump housed in the nacelle and connected to the main shaft, a hydraulic motor driven by operating oil supplied from the hydraulic pump, a generator connected to the hydraulic motor, and a piping between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor is housed in at least one of the nacelle and the end part of the tower, the generator is housed in at least one of the nacelle and the end part of the tower, and at least one of the hydraulic motor and the generator is arranged in a space excluding an area between the main shaft and the hydraulic pump; and a rear end wall surface of a wall of the nacelle.

Abstract: This is a power generating technology that uses gravity as its fuel supplies. This technology harnesses the power of gravity without any dependable sources like hydro, wind, petroleum products etc. and generates power supply. The technology is based on a simple theory which basically states the output energy is possible, if certain mass rotates under gravity and when small amount of the energy generated by the movement of that mass is applied towards the direction of same moving or falling mass. The technology is possible because the mass is used as an independent source of fuel, which is caused, by the combined act of gravity and transformation of energy through assist circuit. My prototype has become the self-evidence that it can be used as a power generator or a motor for industries and harvest energy without any dependable sources.

Abstract: A wave power plant is disclosed which has one or more foils that are pivotally movable about a body. The foil is set into an oscillating, pivotal motion about the body by the force of the waves. A power engine is mounted between the body and the foil and extract works as the foil pivots about the body. The foil and body are held submerged below the surface of the water to reduce the effects of extreme weather conditions on the structural components.

Abstract: A wind turbine for power generation includes a vertical axis hydro kinetic wind generator with an independent free turning magnetically levitated high powered magnetic translator stack. The wind turbine converts high pressure hydraulic kinetic energy stored in the high pressure reservoir into mechanical energy that drives the vertical axis linear generator. The high pressure reservoir, hydraulic pump motor, microprocessor controller and algorithm software and the fully levitated vertical axis linear generator along with light weight sail blades are instrumental for improved operation.

Abstract: In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly.

Abstract: A power generating system operates in a flowing body of fluid, such as water or air. The system includes a continuous loop member engaging and rotating around two rotatable members, which, in turn, are operatively connected to a generator. The continuous loop member can include a plurality of attachment arms that extend outwardly therefrom. A collapsible fluid catchment device can be attached to each attachment arm. The fluid catchment devices can open in the direction of movement of the water thereby driving the continuous loop member and, consequently, the rotatable members. When moving against the fluid flow, the catchment devices can collapse to a closed position to thereby reduce drag. The attachment arms are long enough so that the catchment devices are spaced a sufficient distance from the continuous loop member to prevent contact with the rotatable members and the continuous loop member when the catchment devices are fully open.

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus and method for harnessing water wave energy by transforming it into a continuous flow of water to be converted into mechanical work by means of a water turbine which in turn actuates a generator that transforms the work in to electrical energy. The wave energy device connects distanced water waves in a novel manner that allows them to power one another rather than only themselves alone. By interposing a turbine in the communicating flow of water that transmits power from each wave to the others energy can be siphoned from them and stored for human use.

Abstract: An energy system for storing pressurized air and utilizing the pressurized air to generate electricity includes a first storage cavern, a second storage cavern, an air compressor in fluid communication with the first and second storage caverns, an electric generating mechanism, a combustion chamber, a controller and a recuperator. The air compressor is in fluid communication with a compressor piping system, the electric generating mechanism and the combustion chamber are in fluid communication with a generator piping system and the recuperator is in fluid communication with an exhaust piping system and the generator piping system. The controller is configured to operate the energy system such that the compressor directs compressed air into the first storage cavern through the compressor piping system at the same time the electric generating mechanism generates electricity utilizing at least compressed air from the second cavern.