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what are the limitations of the energy that can be obtained by the ocean?

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The technology to use the ocean thermal energy is still under development. The main challenge in the use of ocean thermal energy is the low temperature difference between the warm and cold ocean water. Due to this the ocean thermal energy conversion engines are only 1 to 3 % efficient.


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