Question

Name three forms in which energy from ocean is made available for use. What are OTEC power plants? How do they operate?

Answer 1

1. Tidal energy
2. Ocean waves energy
3. Ocean thermal energy.

OTEC power plants are Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plants. For the operation of OTEC,
The heat energy due to the temperature difference between the different layers of water in the ocean is known as ocean thermal energy (OTE). The temperature of water at the surface of the ocean is much more than the temperature of water deep into the ocean. Due to this temperature difference, heat energy can be drawn from the sea or ocean water. This heat energy is used to produce electricity.