Confronting Energy Challenge: An Inevitable Global Phenomenon

 

 All emerging nations, not just our own, struggle with electricity. And the straightforward explanation that electricity is either not available or not available in accordance with demand, etc., is often given. Scientists have taken the initiative to develop a new device that uses the temperature differential between the European deep sea and the surface to create power, in an effort to avert this electrical crisis. They have achieved a completely sustainable and continuous electricity supply by addressing climate change. For the benefit of the free market economy, there is a growing demand for and use of alternative fuels, particularly as the cost of petrol and petroleum goods keeps rising. The concept of utilizing gasoline made from alternative energy is not new. For many reasons, it could not be put into reality. Interest in these alternative power generating methods is growing as energy prices rise in nations like Germany. They are considering using the heat from the water to create power.

In scientific parlance, this method of producing electricity from ocean energy is known as "Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion," or "OTEC." The process of producing electricity is also quite straightforward. Initially, a kilometer-long conduit is used to pump cold water from the deep sea to the surface of the ocean. This particular kind of gas becomes liquid due to the cold water.

The idea to produce maritime electricity was initially conceived of in the 1980s. At that period, a number of early instruments were also invented, although the cost did not rise because of the cheap price of oil. The 'otech' approach is starting to gain favour again in light of the growing cost of oil and mounting environmental impact. At the primary level, they have constructed a facility that can produce 10 MW of power. In 2015, the facility was able to begin producing power. The idea resembles a 20–30 meter circular artificial island. It is made out of a lengthy pipe that is submerged in the ocean for around 1000 metres. In addition, there is a turbine machine powered by steam. This kind of manufacturing plant faces a number of difficulties.

Determining the platform's volume and size in relation to the specific location of installation is the most problem. For instance, compared to the Caribbean Sea, the Indian Ocean has far larger waves. That shock will have to be handled by a floating power plant. The pipelines, which will be used to extract cold water from the deep sea, are the main source of the issue. This pipe must to be affordable and sturdy.

The initiative, which is still in its early phases, seeks to have a significant influence on sustainable solutions to greenhouse gas emissions throughout the fashion industry's value chain, despite the fact that wind power is not now the nation's top priority in terms of energy policy.

It would not only stabilize the supply of renewable energy to nearby clothing industries but also significantly increase employment and reduce emissions by around 725,000 tons annually. This investment in wind power is in line with the goal of a cleaner and more sustainable future, since upstream electricity production from non-renewable sources like coal, gas, oil, and petroleum accounts for over 70% of the emissions produced by the fashion sector.


Mahbubul Islam is a lawyer
and former Secretary of
World Peace Council.