Generator

A generator, comprising:

• first and second rotors that are coaxially aligned and comprise an outer rotor and an inner rotor, the inner rotor being disposed within the outer rotor, wherein the rotors combine to form a magnetic field and armature pair for generating electricity;
• first and second prime movers that are independently connected to the first and second rotors respectively to rotate the rotors in opposite relative directions such that electricity is produced from relative rotation of the magnetic field and armature;
• and
• first and second flywheels connected to or integral with the first and second rotors respectively to rotate with the first and second rotors respectively, wherein a combined weight of the first flywheel and first rotor is substantially equal to a combined weight of the second flywheel and second rotor, and wherein each individual flywheel of the first and second flywheels includes an annular magnet that extends circumferentially around an outer circumference of the individual flywheel, and wherein each individual flywheel is provided with:
• one or more magnetic supports arranged relative to the annular magnet to cause at least one vertically acting magnetic force to be exerted on the annular magnet to support a weight of the flywheel;
• and
• a pair of magnetic stabilisers arranged on respective opposed lateral sides of the flywheel, wherein the stabilisers have inwardly positioned surfaces facing the flywheel, wherein magnetic polarities of the surfaces match a magnetic polarity of an outward facing surface of the annular magnet such that the stabilisers cause a pair of opposed magnetic repulsion forces to be exerted on the annular magnet to impede lateral movement of the flywheel to stabilise the flywheel.