OTEC and Advanced Deep Ocean Water Use for Kumejima: An Introduction

Interconnected Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and deep ocean water (DOW) industries provide coastal and island communities the opportunity for economic, social, and environmental development. Combining existing experience in OTEC operation and DOW industries with a 100% renewable energy island outlook, the "Kumejima Model" is an efficient use of local sustainable resources to meet community needs for energy, food, and water. This paper will share background and progress toward implementation in light of growing need for island-type renewable energy.