Commercialization and Cost-Sharing Potential for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Plantships and Facilities by Industry, Utilities and Government

摘要

Following the introduction and summary on the US energy situation and the potential for OTEC, the remaining chapters deal with the OTEC-ammonia model; legal aspects of OTEC commercialization; the formation of SOLARAMCO, a joint venture of ammonia companies; electric power from OTEC, fuel cells and direct cables, potential cost-sharing; and OTEC production of ammonia for fertilizer. (ERA citation 09:022210)