Suitable Site Selection for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) systems – A case study for Pakistan

In developing countries such as Pakistan, the issue of generating power is crucial. As conventional sources (fossil fuels) are depleting at an alarming rate. An abundant amount energy generated by thermal plants using fossil fuels their primary resource for combustion. Hence extreme uses noticed, which greatly responsible damaging our environment. Oceans exists around 71% surface area earth and it has enormous potential electricity generation. This study focuses on site selection harnessing ocean utilizing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) systems coastal areas Pakistan. this study, four sites across region Pakistan have been studied namely Karachi, Gwadar, Ormara Pasni. Their theoretical maximum Carnot efficiencies also determined Gwadar identified most suitable location OTEC plant with efficiency 6.53%, 6.93% 7.75% cold-water depths 1000m, 1200m 1500m, respectively.