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Green Power At Sea - OTEC

Started by gcaptain · 11 months ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x59MptHscxY

OTEC, or ocean thermal energy conversion, is an energy technology that converts solar radiation to electric power. OTEC systems use the ocean’s natural thermal gradient—the fact that the ocean’s layers ... Continue reading »

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  • KPSAILOR

    1 year ago

    This is a great threory. Though the claims of reducing emissions are true, there are still considerations to be made in changes that will be experienced to the environment which have the potential to be an even more direct and damaging impact.

    One consideration will be the effect of the local currents with in that area. Depending on the changes in temperature and the eifficency of this unit, it could greatly affect the local currents having a massive effect on the local marine environment.

    I understand, this may be a little extreme, but I feel it must be discussed and considered.
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  • Thomas Bjelkeman-Pettersson

    1 year ago

    To find out the latest about OTEC developments, read: http://www.otecnews.org/
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  • John

    1 year ago

    Great resource, thanks Thomas.
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