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Abstract

A water current power generator having an energy capture assembly, a preferred energy capture axis, and a support for carrying the capture assembly. The generator has steering means for steering the capture assembly relative to the support, the steering means being arranged to steer the capture assembly by pivoting the capture assembly about at least one axis of the support, and to perform said steering in such a manner that when the capture assembly is immersed in a fluid flow presenting a flow direction and a given minimum flow speed, the preferred energy capture axis is substantially oriented parallel to the flow direction, the steering means also including resilient return means for returning the capture assembly towards a reference angular position of the capture assembly relative to the support.

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