OTEC, or Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, is a fascinating topic that involves harnessing the temperature differences between warm surface waters and cold deep waters in the ocean to generate electricity. While many online resources are available on OTEC, free courses specifically dedicated to this topic are relatively scarce. However, here are a few options that may be helpful:
“Introduction to Ocean and Geothermal Energy” offered by Alison: This course will introduce you to alternative energy sources using ocean and geothermal energy. Study the basic concepts and types of geothermal reservoirs and tidal energy. Learn how to capture these energy sources to take advantage of their benefits before studying biomass (organic animal and plant material) as an alternative source of energy. Access the course at: https://alison.com/topic/learn/109038/ocean-thermal-energy-conversion/
US Nationa Academies: Sciences, Engineering, Medicine. Selected Issues of the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Program: A Report (1977). https://nap.nationalacademies.org/cart/download.cgi?record_id=20326
NREL. Renewable Electricity Futures Study. Volume 2: Renewable Electricity Generation and Storage Technologies (nrel.gov)
TETHYS. OTEC. Capturing energy using temperature gradients across water depths. Access the documents here: OTEC | Tethys (pnnl.gov)
CED Engineering. Renewable Energy from the Ocean: This online engineering PDH course presents an overview of ocean energy technology as a source of renewable energy for U.S. Federal sites. It investigates ocean energy resources and new technologies under development to capture that energy. A brief history of the technologies is presented, as well as each technology’s commercial market development status. Benefits and barriers to research and development are also examined along with various devices currently being validated in the field. Available here ($$): https://www.cedengineering.com/courses/renewable-energy-from-the-ocean
These companies are all actively working on developing and deploying wave energy technologies. You can visit their websites to learn more about their products and projects.
WaveRoller: WaveRoller is a Finnish company that has developed a wave energy converter that harnesses the movement of ocean waves to generate electricity.
Tikkurilantie 10
FI-01380 Vantaa
Finland
info@aw-energy.com
Carnegie Clean Energy: Carnegie Clean Energy is an Australian company that specializes in developing wave energy technologies. Their CETO 6 system uses submerged buoys to capture the energy of ocean waves and convert it into electricity.
21 North Mole Drive
North Fremantle
Western Australia 6159
enquiries@carnegiece.com
CorPower Ocean: CorPower Ocean is a Swedish company that has developed a wave energy converter inspired by the human heart’s pumping principles. Their system uses a buoy that oscillates in resonance with the waves, which drives a hydraulic system that generates electricity.
CorPower Ocean
Västberga Allé 60
126 30 Hägersten, Sweden
info@corpowerocean.com
Ocean Power Technologies: Ocean Power Technologies is an American company that develops and manufactures innovative wave energy systems. Their PowerBuoy uses the motion of ocean waves to generate electricity.
OPT Headquarters
28 Engelhard Drive, STE B
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
USA
609-730-0400
These companies are all working towards developing sustainable and renewable ocean bioenergy solutions that have the potential to revolutionize the energy industry.
Marine BioEnergy: A company that is developing offshore kelp farms to produce biofuels and other bioproducts.
4408 Union Ave,
La Canada Flintridge, Ca 91011
USA
(818) 952-6018
Aquantis: A company that is developing a wave energy system that can be used to power offshore aquaculture farms.
Aquantis, Inc.
101 East Victoria Street, Suite F
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(+1) 805-845-7575
These companies promote sustainable development and address environmental challenges through nature-based solutions.
Biomimicry 3.8: This company uses nature as a model for sustainable design, engineering, and innovation. They work with clients to develop products and processes that are inspired by nature and promote sustainability.
Biomimicry
315 S 4th St E, Suite 202
Missoula, MT 59801
USA
+1 (406) 543-4108
Makai Ocean Engineering. Makai Ocean Engineering has an OTEC power plant in Hawaii, the world’s biggest operational facility with an annual power generation capacity of 100kW.
Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin is further developing and constructing a 10MW OTEC pilot power plant off the coast of southern China in collaboration with Reignwood Group.
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTEC)
Address: 1000 N. 17th St., Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703) 524-5600
Ocean Thermal Energy Systems of Europe, Inc. (OTESE)
Address: 10 Downing St., London, England SW1A 2AA
Phone: 020-7930-4444
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