ocean thermal energy conversion (otec): a sustainable economic development option for puerto rico
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Puerto Rico has the unique opportunity to become the world leader in OTEC and DOW applications to achieve long term sustained growth and economic development. As such, Puerto Rico could generate clean and baseload electric power at a competitive cost for both domestic use and for exporting to other nations. In addition, Puerto Rico could co-produce desalinated water for potable use and for irrigation. The cold water used for OTEC could be applied for sea water air conditioning for coastal hotel and resorts, and aquaculture activities, and to kick-off a micro-algae industry to produce bio-fuels and bio/specialty chemicals. Moreover, 2nd and 3rd generation OTEC plants should be used to produce energy-intensive products such as Hydrogen, NH3, Methanol, O2, N2 and CO2 for domestic industries and for exporting purposes. This would provide the long-needed foundation to re-develop the old CORCO petrochemical facilities and lands to launch a new era of green chemical production in Puerto Rico, as well as to finally give a true purpose and direction to the Port of Las Americas in Ponce. Finally, Puerto Rico could become the world leader in OTEC and DOW R&D, establishing centers of excellence, developing genuine clusters around the local universities and local start-ups, and to export OTEC related products and services to the world.TRANSCRIPT
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