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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A renewable energy technology that harnesses the temperature difference between warm surface ocean water and cold deep water in tropical and temperate regions to generate electricity.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.10 Geothermal Energy

Unit 6

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