OTEA Webinar: First National Prospective Analysis of Ocean Thermal Gradient Energy in Costa Rica

The Ocean Thermal Energy Association (OTEA) is hosting a free webinar on June 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM Costa Rica time (23:00 JST).

Speakers: Lic. Pablo Mora (University of Costa Rica) and Dr. Rodrigo Rojas (National University of Costa Rica)

In recent years, Costa Rica has shown vulnerability in energy budget, due to its high dependence on hydroelectric generation and the risks it entails in the current context of climate change. This highlights the need to seek energy alternatives that diversify the electric matrix through alternative renewable sources. In this context, the present research is a pioneering study in Costa Rica, and Central America, evaluating the feasibility of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology as a resilience option for the country. The goal is to identify areas with potential for the implementation of OTEC, considering technical, environmental, socioeconomic, and legal criteria.