sustainable wealth derived from the ocean (OTEC)

I know what your thinking, make money from the ocean, that must mean invasive ‘taking’, and while I do love to fish, that is not exactly how we are discussing this as a sustainable industry. It's not just the extraction of minerals like sodium or magnesium that holds financial potential…The generation of electricity for industrial purpose, particularly through methods like Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), representing a significant opportunity to help create a sustainable world.

Seawater is a complex mixture, with its composition reflecting various commercially important chemical elements. While sodium chloride (table salt) is a significant component, it's not the only or the heaviest component in seawater. The six most abundant ions in seawater are chloride, sodium, sulfate, magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which collectively constitute about 99% of all sea salts. Magnesium is a notable component and is recovered in large quantities from seawater. In addition to magnesium, bromine is also extracted from seawater for commercial use. Furthermore, seawater, when desalinated, can provide a crucial supply of drinking water, especially in arid regions along seacoasts.

Ensuring the highest environmental standard is predicated on foundational knowledge. This is the challenge and problem with green energy or in particular green hydrogen. Clear production means that electric generators are about as fancy as it gets. All other components are DIY. At the community level efficiency is not the number one issue, efficacy is a much more relevant term. efficacy is the term which leads to the highest appreciation of the various joint venture businesses and all of the contiguous real estate and real estate development projects.

When I was younger my family had a limited (but decent) collection of books to read. A big stack of Britannica, and before the internet you’d be surprised what a kid would do to fend off boredom. For whatever reason I got it in my head from a young age (blame ninja turtles maybe) that glorified & romanticized the old polymath ‘renaissance’ man. Obviously knowledge is too vast for any person to truly achieve mastery. Even back then it was a rare individual who personified the renaissance man. Today, I see this spirit reflected in modern industrial design and the applied sciences, where success hinges on multidisciplinary teams. These elite groups, akin to a renaissance collective, navigate through diverse data sets, echoing the essence of those all-encompassing thinkers.

As our firm ventures into fields like hydrogen production and electric motor development, we embrace a multidisciplinary approach and the dynamic nature of creativity, where focus can oscillate between diverse concepts.

Lets discuss renewable bundles. Specifically, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and seawater extraction as well as other significant economic opportunities.

A simple tabletop OTEC system can be simulated using basic materials and principles. The key components are two water containers representing warm surface water and cold deep seawater, a turbine or a small generator, and a closed-loop system of pipes or tubes. The warm water container is heated to simulate surface temperatures, and the cold water container is cooled to represent deep ocean temperatures. A fluid with a low boiling point, like ammonia, is circulated through the system. As it passes through the warm water, it vaporizes, driving the turbine to generate electricity. It then condenses back to liquid form when it passes through the cold water. This cycle is repeated to simulate continuous power generation.

The concept of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) was first proposed by French physicist Jacques Arsene d'Arsonval in 1881. He suggested that the temperature difference between the warmer surface water of the ocean and the colder deep water could be exploited to produce electricity. His idea was to use this thermal gradient to operate a heat engine, which would then generate power. This concept laid the foundation for future developments in OTEC technology, aiming to utilize the vast and renewable energy resources of the oceans.

The concept has evolved since its inception in the 1880s, and modern developments have included various pilot-scale OTEC plants in locations like Japan and Hawaii, overseen by institutions such as Saga University and Makai in Hawaii. However, large-scale commercial implementation seems to have faced challenges, particularly regarding the high costs and technological hurdles involved in establishing OTEC systems. The potential benefits of OTEC, including its application in electricity generation, desalination, and even air conditioning, remain a topic of research interest. Environmental concerns related to marine ecosystems also play a significant role in the development of this technology​.

Building on the historical foundation of OTEC, it's evident that despite substantial global investments, including the U.S. government's $260 million endeavor targeting 10,000 MW by 1999, full-scale commercialization remains elusive. High costs and technical complexities, coupled with environmental considerations, have impeded widespread adoption. However, our company, leveraging expertise from successful sustainable ventures like cost-efficient hydrogen electrolysis, is uniquely positioned to revitalize OTEC.

We aim to refine this technology cost-effectively, drawing parallels with our innovative approach in hydrogen production, projected to initial simulations cost upwards of $50K USD per megawatt, though this cost should decrease significantly as we scale. So $26K per megawatt, shit I seriously think we might get there in a few years time as we continue to unlock hydrogen. Our OTEC designed when configured as a renewable bundle is already well below $23K per megawatt. Given some of our design insights I see no challenge taking a contract like this and turning it to gold.

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Of course it helps that we have an advantage. I really hate to loose. Our approach is to make clear energy and clear hydrogen. Our model creates abundance of economic opportunities. Consider our atmospheric mining technology and applications targeting oceans for clear sustainable industries. Thank you for reading!