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Ocean energy challenges technology; grows

Journal Article · · Sea Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5598064
Several possibilities under consideration by US DOE for tapping the solar energy resources inherent in the ocean are discussed, including ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), ocean biomass, ocean waves, ocean currents, offshore winds, tidal power and salinity gradients. The potentials for these systems and their political and economic support are analyzed.
OSTI ID:
5598064
Journal Information:
Sea Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Sea Technol.; (United States) Vol. 19:8; ISSN SEATA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English