Modular water-wind-solar floating power sphere and coastal installations for decentralized energy generation

Abstract

Energy generation system comprising at least one floating current sphere attached to a coastal pile or support structure and oscillating due to water movements, wherein the current sphere includes an internal generator driven by the up-and-down and pivoting movements of the sphere, further comprising a wind rotor with associated generator arranged on the sphere for converting wind energy, and optionally solar modules mounted on the pile or sphere for utilizing solar energy, wherein all direct currents generated in the current sphere and on the support structure are transmitted via an electrical line to a common coastal collection center which stores the energy, stabilizes it, optionally converts it into alternating current and makes it available to consumers or micro-energy islands, and wherein the system is modular and several such current spheres can be combined to form a scalable coastal facility.

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a modular, floating energy generation system that combines kinetic water movements, wind power, and solar energy. The system consists of floating power spheres and associated coastal installations, which together enable a decentralized energy supply. 2. State of the art

[0002] Known hybrid systems typically utilize single energy sources such as wind, solar, or wave power. Floating platforms exist, but are usually in the form of large, complex structures. Systems with combined energy sources are technically demanding, difficult to scale, and not optimized for use in shallow coastal areas.

[0003] The present invention offers a simple, modular and locally producible system that combines multiple energy sources in a compact floating unit. 3. Object of the invention

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a robust, modular, and weatherproof system for generating energy from water movement, wind, and sunlight. The invention is intended to enable a self-sufficient power supply for coastal areas, signaling systems, lighting, battery charging, and small appliances. 4. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention comprises floating current spheres attached to coastal piles or support structures. Each sphere contains: • an oscillating mechanism that generates electrical energy through water movements (up and down movement, lateral oscillation) • a wind rotor on the surface of the sphere that converts wind power into rotational energy • Optional solar modules on the support pole or directly on the sphere • an integrated generator for each energy source • a DC output unit that transfers energy to a coastal collection system

[0006] Several such units can be connected via cables or conduits to a common coastal collection center that stores, stabilizes, and distributes energy. 5. Designs 5.1 Floating stream sphere • Spherical float made of plastic, composite material or stainless steel • internal linear or rotary generator • movable mass or piston to utilize water oscillation • Seals and bearings for continuous operation in seawater 5.2 Wind module • small horizontal or vertical rotor • directly coupled generator • Aerodynamically optimized mounting on the ball 5.3 Solar module • mounted on the shore post or on a bracket above the sphere • Weatherproof design • DC feed-in into the same power collection system 5.4 Coastal pile / Support structure • serves as an attachment point for the ball • enables controlled oscillation and up-and-down movement • optionally carries solar panels or communication devices 5.5 Coastal Collection Center • DC bus for storing the energy of multiple spheres • Batteries or pressure accumulators for energy storage • Optional inverter for AC output • Protection and monitoring units 6. Advantages of the invention • Use of three or more energy sources in one system • High modularity and easy scalability • Suitable for shallow coasts, harbors, islands and fishing zones • Low maintenance due to simple mechanics • Self-sufficient power supply without grid connection • Local manufacturing possible 7. Applications • Coastal lighting • Signaling systems and lighthouses • Battery charging (12 / 24 / 48 V) • Conversion to alternating current (feed-in to local AC consumers or microgrids) • Sensors, monitoring, maritime security • autonomous micro-energy islands

Claims

[1] Energy generation system comprising at least one floating current sphere attached to a coastal pile or support structure and oscillating due to water movements, the current sphere comprising an internal generator driven by the up-and-down and pivoting movements of the sphere, a wind rotor with associated generator arranged on the sphere for converting wind energy, and optionally solar modules mounted on the pile or sphere for harnessing solar energy, wherein all direct currents generated in the current sphere and on the support structure are transmitted via an electrical line to a common coastal collection center which stores the energy, stabilizes it, optionally converts it into alternating current and makes it available to consumers or micro-energy islands, and wherein the system is modular and several such current spheres can be combined to form a scalable coastal facility. [2] Energy generation system according to claim 1, characterized by , that the current sphere has an internal linear generator which is operated exclusively by the vertical and horizontal oscillation of the sphere. [3] Energy generation system according to claim 1, characterized by that the wind rotor is mounted directly on the sphere's surface and drives a separate generator. [4] Energy generation system according to claim 1, characterized by that solar panels are attached to the coastal post or to a bracket positioned above the sphere. [5] Energy generation system according to claim 1, characterized by that several power spheres are connected to a common coastal collection center via electrical lines. [6] Energy generation system according to claim 1, characterized by , that the coastal collection center stores, stabilizes and converts the generated energy into alternating current.

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