A linear faraday induction generator for the generation of electrical power from ocean wave kinetic energy and arrangements thereof

摘要

Wave energy converter systems include a housing (29) comprising a field coil array and a permanent magnet array (37) within the housing configured to induce an electrical current in the field coil array. One or more peripheral magnet arrays (465) are arranged around the housing and couple magnetically with the permanent magnet array. The peripheral magnet arrays cause the permanent magnet array to move within the housing in response to motion of the one or more peripheral magnet arrays and provide a magnetic shielding effect.