The two-year partnership will focus on joint research projects, knowledge sharing, and developments to demonstrate the viability and advantages of OTEC technology in Brazil. This cooperation is expected to lead to groundbreaking advancements in ocean renewable energy, contributing to global initiatives to combat climate change and promote clean solutions for power generation.
Professor Joel Sena, Sales Junior, Coordinator of the Waves and Currents Laboratory (LOC/COPPE/UFRJ), welcomed the collaboration, commenting, “This partnership represents an opportunity for cooperation between an innovative company and the university. It will allow for the exchange of knowledge and ideas regarding the challenges and solutions surrounding the floating OTEC plants project.”
Global OTEC is advancing ocean renewable energy through initiatives like PLOTEC, a project that involves designing and testing a storm-resistant floating platform for OTEC. The company has also developed the OTEC Power Module®—a proprietary self-contained skid that enables a lower-cost, modular approach for clean baseload power from the ocean, focused on powering offshore operations.
“This collaboration with COPPE/UFRJ marks a significant milestone for ocean thermal energy in Brazil,” said Dan Grech, Founder and CEO of Global OTEC. “Following our recent structural demonstration and the launch of the OTEC Power Module at the Petrobras geothermal workshop, we are thrilled to explore the potential of working with local partners to lead the charge in renewable energy. Together, we aim to unlock the vast potential of OTEC, showcasing how the ocean can deliver clean, reliable power solutions while positioning Brazil at the forefront of this transformative innovation.”
