After all the brief mentions earlier and a long wait, here comes the image of a concept OTEC power plant, which looks sleek, innovative and futuristic. A design which is more adapted to illusory outer space than to the ocean. OTEC is a technology which is more or less considered as a potential source of carbon neutral, low cost, base load electricity as well as bulk desalinated water.
The OTEC power plants have a long series of uses other than producing electricity. The OTEC power plant can be used in the production of fresh water, aquaculture and mariculture, marine adventure and research platform, navigation market and as a rescue center. Another positive aspect of OTEC is that it can turn the famished ‘ocean deserts’ into flourishing ‘ocean oases’ teeming with sea life.
To sum up: OTEC is the world’s best and the cheapest energy source for the near future. It has the capability of producing enormous amount of energy , which in turn is naturally self renewing and eco-friendly.
Source: Pruned