Consider the following statements about Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion OTEC 1 OTEC uses the ki...........

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Consider the following statements about Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):

1. OTEC uses the kinetic energy of marine currents convert into electrical energy.

2. India is developing its first OTEC project in Kavaratti, capital of the Lakshadweep archipelago, off the south-western coast.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 nad 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses the temperature difference between cooler deep and warmer shallow or surface seawaters to run a heat engine and produce useful work, usually in the form of electricity. OTEC can operate with a very high capacity factor and so can operate in base load mode.Among ocean energy sources, OTEC is one of the continuously available renewable energy resources that could contribute to base-load power supply. OTEC can also supply quantities of cold water as a by-product. This can be used for air conditioning and refrigeration and the nutrient-rich deep ocean water can feed biological technologies. Another by-product is fresh water distilled from the sea.