Is OceanBit the Future of Carbon-Free Energy?
OceanBit is harnessing ocean thermal energy to deliver 24/7 renewable power while simultaneously providing cooling for data centers, reducing costs in high-density computing environments. Founder Nathaniel explains how AI is used to optimize energy use and efficiency, traces the evolution of ocean thermal technology, and shares his vision for deploying these solutions globally, especially in small island nations seeking reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy without the burden of high power costs.
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Works
04:25 - Environmental Impact of OTEC
05:45 - OTEC for Carbon Removal
10:15 - OTEC Mechanisms (Continued)
13:42 - History of OTEC
20:25 - Why Now for OTEC?
21:28 - High Density Compute Applications
26:14 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Tech
29:37 - Energy Tech Nexus Overview
32:35 - OceanBit's Houston Initiatives
37:55 - OTEC Accelerator Insights
40:43 - Surprises About Houston
43:39 - Climate Impact Story
46:10 - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Deep Dive
48:45 - Hawaii’s Innovation Community
53:15 - OceanBit’s Next Milestones
55:52 - OceanBit's Fundraising Progress
58:07 - Supporting Ocean-Based Energy
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00:00 - Intro
01:40 - How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Works
04:25 - Environmental Impact of OTEC
05:45 - OTEC for Carbon Removal
10:15 - OTEC Mechanisms (Continued)
13:42 - History of OTEC
20:25 - Why Now for OTEC?
21:28 - High Density Compute Applications
26:14 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Tech
29:37 - Energy Tech Nexus Overview
32:35 - OceanBit's Houston Initiatives
37:55 - OTEC Accelerator Insights
40:43 - Surprises About Houston
43:39 - Climate Impact Story
46:10 - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Deep Dive
48:45 - Hawaii’s Innovation Community
53:15 - OceanBit’s Next Milestones
55:52 - OceanBit's Fundraising Progress
58:07 - Supporting Ocean-Based Energy
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