SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 23, 2026Interesting Engineering

World’s first offshore ocean heat energy platform installed to replace 25 GW fossil power

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Global OTEC has deployed the world's first floating offshore OTEC platform near the Canary Islands, converting ocean temperature differentials into continuous electricity. EU-funded at €3.5M, the technology could replace 25GW of fossil fuel power on tropical islands globally.

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