Abstract Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) harnesses thermal energy stored at different seawater depths via power generation from a thermodynamic closed-loop cyclical system. Apart its consistent generation, it could be diversified into other side industries, making OTEC an attractive and sustainable source of renewable energy. However, the process that utilises as main fluid is exposed to...

Many Caribbean island nations have historically been heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels for both power and transportation, while at the same time being an enhanced risk from impacts of climate change, although their emissions represent a very tiny fraction global total responsible change. Small developing states (SIDSs) are among leaders in advocating ambitious 1.5 °C Paris Agreement ta...

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses a very simple process to convert the stored mainly in tropical oceans into electricity. In designs, operations, and evaluations, we need consider unique characteristics of OTEC achieve best performance or lower electricity cost projects. The concept design constraints power generation differ from those conventional plants due utilization low temperatu...

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) aims to use the temperature difference between surface and deep seawater generate electricity (possibly) freshwater [...]

Research into renewable energy is an active field of research, with photovoltaic and wind being the most representative technologies. A promising source Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), based on temperature gradient seawater. This technology has two contradictory features, as its efficiency relatively low while, other hand, almost unlimited. OTEC research focused optimizing extraction, d...