Seawater possesses properties that suggest its potential for generating energy, indicated by its inherent electrical conductivity.
According to the reference, seawater contains electric current. This property is attributed significantly to the presence of a high element of Sodium Chloride (NaCl). The reference states that NaCl and H2O decompose into Na+ and Cl- ions. This decomposition and the resulting ionic presence contribute to seawater's ability to conduct electricity, which is the basis for potential energy generation methods.
The reference also points out the advantages associated with harnessing energy from seawater:
- Environmental Friendliness: Utilizing seawater for energy production is noted as being environmentally friendly.
- Low Funding Requirement: The generation of energy from seawater is also suggested to not require significant funding.
While the reference highlights why seawater has electrical potential (due to ions from NaCl and H2O decomposition) and the benefits of using it, it focuses on the basis of its electrical properties rather than detailing specific technologies or methods currently used to convert this potential into usable electricity (like tidal energy, wave energy, osmotic power, or ocean thermal energy conversion). The core concept presented is that the ionic composition of seawater makes it electrically active, offering a foundation for energy extraction.
