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Patent drawing for Marine energy hybrid
US 8,362,631 B2
Wind power US 8,362,631 B2 Expired

Marine energy hybrid

This invention describes a floating power generator that captures energy from the ocean. It uses a circular, track-based structure on the water's surface, where an upper part moves along a track, likely driven by wind. Columns integrated into the structure convert wave motion into usable energy by filling and emptying with water.

Why it matters: Computational modeling and advanced control systems have significantly improved since 2012, making the design optimization and real-time energy capture from such a complex hybrid system more feasible.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedLarge marine structure, custom tracks, wave columns, generators.

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