Driving sustainability in the tropics with Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

Episode 8 November 16, 2021 00:25:42
Driving sustainability in the tropics with Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Energy Transitions
Driving sustainability in the tropics with Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

Nov 16 2021 | 00:25:42

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Hosted By

Pamela Largue

Show Notes

The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe recently signed a partnership agreement with UK-based Global OTEC for the deployment of a commercial Floating Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Platform. We explore this project in more detail, and unpack how this cutting edge technology holds a key to decarbonising small island nations.

Host: Pamela Largue, Staff Writer, Power Engineering International

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