CPC F03B 17/06 (2013.01) [B63B 22/18 (2013.01); H02K 7/1823 (2013.01); H02K 44/085 (2013.01); B63B 2209/14 (2013.01)] | 28 Claims |
1. A self-propelled oceanic energy storage apparatus adapted to float at a surface of a body of water and oscillate vertically in response to ocean waves, comprising:
a hydroelectric reservoir enclosure adapted to confine a water reservoir;
a water tube extending downwardly from the hydroelectric reservoir enclosure and configured to convey water into the hydroelectric reservoir enclosure when the self-propelled oceanic energy storage apparatus oscillates vertically;
a water turbine configured to rotate in response to water flowing from the hydroelectric reservoir enclosure;
an electrical generator operatively coupled to the water turbine;
an electrolyzer operatively connected to the electrical generator; and
a propulsion system.
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