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Storm-resistant tech that generates electricity using seawater tested | The floating energy generator is an ideal energy solution for tropical islands that have conventionally relied on fossil fuels for their energy needs.

The floating energy generator is an ideal energy solution for tropical islands that have conventionally relied on fossil fuels for their energy needs.

A prototype of an innovative new technology called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is being built in Spain and promises a round-the-clock supply of renewable energy even in remote tropical islands that have conventionally relied on fossil fuels. When ready, the prototype will be deployed for a year-long test in the Canary Islands, Spain. For energy demands through the night, the generated power must be stored in large batteries, which adds further costs to this transition.

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