Advances in Resources and Environmental Science

Waves are a rich source of energy. This type of ocean energy can be converted into useful electrical energy using a generator. Linear generators have received great attention in energy harvesting technology due to their unique energy conversion ability, without the need for any intermediate converters. The main purpose of this study is to introduce various types of linear generators studied so far, which are used to directly drive wave energy conversion, and describe the working principles and differences of each type. After a brief description of the basic generator, a review and discussion were conducted on various types of generators based on the design configuration of different types of magnet arrangements^[1].

Wave power generation device; Renewable energy; Wave energy