Ocean Power Magazine article about plans to develop ocean thermal energy conversion plants in the Bahamas
” Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTE Corp.) and Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further the development of two ocean thermal energy conversion plants in The Bahamas in concert with BEC’s strong policy to promote renewable energy resources in The Bahamas to maximize Bahamian energy independence and environmental benefits.”
Admittedly the tone of the article is rather optimistic, including: “With the signed MoU, OTE Corporation will immediately move forward with BEC to complete the design process which is expected to culminate with the company building, owning and operating the world’s first two commercially viable OTEC plants that produce fossil-fuel free electricity, potable water and sustainable food production in the form of aquaculture, mariculture and chilled soil agriculture.“
I wonder how long it will take to achieve all this. But nevertheless, an interesting project to watch.
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