Power generation system
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1. A power generation system comprising:
- a wind turbine having a base mounted to the floor of a body of water;
an electrolysis unit attached to the base and electrically powered by the wind turbine, the electrolysis unit having a hydrogen gas outlet;
a tank coupled to the outlet; and
a pump coupled to the outlet and the tank.
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Abstract
A power generation system is provided. The power generation system has a wind turbine, an electrolysis unit, a tank, and a pump. The wind turbine has a base and is mounted to the floor of a body of water. The electrolysis unit is attached to the base and electrically powered by the wind turbine. The electrolysis unit also has a hydrogen gas outlet. The tank is coupled to the outlet, and the pump is coupled to the outlet and the tank.
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10 Claims
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1. A power generation system comprising:
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a wind turbine having a base mounted to the floor of a body of water;
an electrolysis unit attached to the base and electrically powered by the wind turbine, the electrolysis unit having a hydrogen gas outlet;
a tank coupled to the outlet; and
a pump coupled to the outlet and the tank. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of generating power, including the steps of:
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providing a wind turbine having a base;
mounting the base to the floor of a body of water;
attaching an electrolysis unit to the base;
electrically powering the electrolysis unit with the wind turbine;
producing hydrogen gas from the electrolysis unit; and
pumping the hydrogen gas to a tank. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for generating power comprising:
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a wind turbine having a base mounted to the floor of a body of water;
an electrolysis unit attached to the base and powered by the wind turbine, the electrolysis unit configured to produce hydrogen gas; and
means for pumping the hydrogen gas to a tank.
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