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Energy from a naturally recurring source of variable mechanical energy is captured and transmitted to an electrical generator causing it to rotate at speeds proportional to the amount of energy captured. The output voltage produced by the generator is a function of the rotational speed imparted to t

Energy from a naturally recurring source of variable mechanical energy is captured and transmitted to an electrical generator causing it to rotate at speeds proportional to the amount of energy captured. The output voltage produced by the generator is a function of the rotational speed imparted to the generator and a load impedance which is coupled via controllable switching circuitry to the generator output. The effective load impedance is varied and controlled by means of a control mechanism responsive to the rotational speed of the generator and the output voltage of the generator which selectively turns the controllable switching circuitry on and off.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electric power generating system comprising:means for capturing energy from a variable source of energy and for transmitting the energy to a generator for driving the generator so it rotates and produces an output voltage at an output of the generator;the generator b

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electric power generating system comprising:means for capturing energy from a variable source of energy and for transmitting the energy to a generator for driving the generator so it rotates and produces an output voltage at an output of the generator;the generator being characterized in that the output voltage of the generator is dependent on both the speed of rotation of the generator and the impedance of an output load coupled to the generator output; andmeans coupling an output load to the output of the generator including a control mechanism responsive to the generator output voltage and to the corresponding speed of rotation of the generator for varying the effective impedance of the output load for causing the generator output voltage to go towards a preselected value of voltage dependent on said corresponding speed of rotation.