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  • Oceanography
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Climate Change Mitigation

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  • Cuba's current electrical energy generation relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing to significant environmental pollution.
  • There is a critical need for sustainable energy alternatives to preserve natural ecosystems and support development.
  • Cuba's geographical location and extensive coastlines present unique opportunities for ocean-based renewable energy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of harnessing ocean thermal energy in Cuba.
  • To calculate the Carnot thermal efficiency for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC).
  • To provide a dataset for evaluating OTEC potential in the region.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 27 years of daily ocean temperature data from the Copernicus Marine Environmental Monitoring Service (CMEMS).
  • Calculated daily Carnot thermal efficiency using a Python script at depths of 763, 902, and 1062 meters.
  • Processed data to generate 81 files detailing thermal efficiency, date, depth, and coordinates.

Main Results:

  • Generated a comprehensive dataset of Carnot thermal efficiency for OTEC exploitation.
  • The dataset spans 27 years of daily calculations, offering long-term performance insights.
  • Efficiency calculations were performed at depths relevant to traditional OTEC studies.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides crucial data for evaluating Cuba's potential for ocean thermal energy.
  • This renewable energy source can support electricity generation and derived technologies like desalination and refrigeration.
  • The findings support the transition to sustainable energy solutions in Cuba, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.