Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services Unveils ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services Unveils ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’
The Hindu

 

Context

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has announced the development of an ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’ of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), highlighting the vast potential of ocean energy resources.

Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas

About

• The atlas showcases the vast potential of various ocean energy resources, which include:
  • Marine Meteorological Energy:
    • Solar Energy
    • Wind Energy
  • Hydrological Energy:
    • Wave Energy
    • Tidal Energy
    • Current Energy
    • Ocean Thermal Energy
    • Salinity Gradients Energy

Identification of Specific Areas

• The atlas identifies areas within the Indian EEZ that possess high potential for energy generation, facilitating targeted development and utilization of ocean energy resources.

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)