Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

$300-Million Thermal Ocean Energy Project to Launch in Puerto Rico
February 25, 2020
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce unveiled a plan to develop the $300 million Puerto Rico Ocean Technology Complex, or PROtech, to generate ocean thermal energy. The project will be developed in five phases, starting with the RFQ process next month. Source
Small island countries to explore marine renewables under new partnership
November 6, 2019
The Small Island Developing States (SIDS DOCK) and Naval Energies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of marine renewable energy. Under the agreement SIDS and Naval Energies will collaborate to foster the development of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), deep-sea conversion and floating offshore wind projects in small island countries. Through […]
Progress on plans for Cayman Islands’ ocean energy plant
October 10, 2018
OTEC International LLC (OTI) is still in talks with the Cayman Islands Government about the development of an ocean thermal conversion plant. The project would be the first commercial operation of its kind in the world. This technology offers clean electricity generation, and is particularly suitable to the Caribbean region, with its tropical climate and […]