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What is ocean thermal energy ? How is it uses to produce energy |
| Answer» The ocean thermal energy is the heat energy generated from the difference in temperature of the ocean water layer at the different depth.\tThe surface of the ocean is at a higher temperature than the layers below. This is because of the sun\'s heat warms up the upper layers of the sea.\tThis temperature difference is exploited to generate energy\tA minimum temperature difference of 20 degrees C is needed between water at the surface and at a depth of about 2 km.\tThis requires Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plants which converts ocean thermal energy to electricity. | |