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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Source: Energy Information Administration
Description: Technology overview of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC),a process or technology for producing energy by harnessing the temperature differences (thermal gradients) between ocean surface waters and deep ocean waters.
Topics explored: ocean thermal energy conversion; electricity generation; marine energy; thermodynamicsEducation Level
• High School
• College
Resource Type
• Visualizations, Animations, Videos, Games
Subject
• Engineering
Topic
• Energy Basics