Ocean Thermal Energy Converter Life Cycle Cost AnalysisDate: 02/25/2010Location(s): VirginiaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
February 25, 2010
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Date: 02/25/2010
Location(s): Virginia
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Lockheed Martin will use Department of Energy funding to conduct a desk-top analysis of Life Cycle Costs for both near-shore and offshore Ocean Thermal Energy Converter (OTEC) facilities. The analysis will define baseline scenario and capital cost requirements for near-shore grid connected plants as well as the requirements for an offshore energy carrier and the requirements and costs to transport that carrier to the United States. The project will also define the environmental issues necessary for permitting, licensing, and monitoring. This will include an environmental cost assessment for OTEC plants.