Question

If ocean thermal energy is made feasible and cheaper, it has tremendous potential because:

• A. Potential energy in oceans is immense
• B. Ocean waves are very strong
• C. Most of the solar energy is incident on the ocean surface
• D. A lot of heat energy is trapped in the land mass below the oceans

Answer 1

The correct option is C Most of the solar energy is incident on the ocean surface

$71\%$ of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans. Hence, most of the solar energy is absorbed by the oceans. This energy can be harnessed using OCTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion power plant). Hence, ocean thermal energy has great potential.