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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion is a way to generate electricity using the temperature differential of seawater at different depths. See: Renewable energy for specific and Heat engine for general additional info.

OTEC is often associated with desalinating seawater.

Also, deeper water contains valuable nutrients, which OTEC can also collect.



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