Q. Which of the following is/are the advantages of Ocean thermal energy conversion?
1.It can produce energy at all times.
2.It produces clean, environmentally friendly renewable energy.
3.It can work in all the regions of the world.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below;
Answer: C
Notes:
Ocean thermal energy conversion(OTEC) is a process or technology for producing energy by harnessing the temperature differences (thermal gradients) between ocean surface waters and deep ocean waters.
Advantages of OTEC: Two of the biggest advantages of OTEC are: 1) It produces clean environmentally friendly renewable energy and 2) Unlike solar plants which can’t work at night and wind turbines which only work when it’s windy, OTEC can produce energy at all times.
Disadvantages of OTEC: The disadvantages are that a) It is economically expensive and b) It only works in a few regions of the world as the required temperature difference is only present in tropical waters.
Source: DTE
