School children of the Maldives have a new opportunity to explore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) through an engaging, educational activity book. Created by Global OTEC, the content is presented in Dhivehi and available for free download from their website. The book is designed to help young minds learn and understand one of the most promising renewable energy technologies for their country.

As the Maldives looks toward a future reliant on sustainable energy, raising awareness among the next generation is critical. Tailored for children aged 6-10, the activity book features playful illustrations, puzzles, word games, and drawing exercises to introduce the basics of OTEC and its benefits.

The company, based in the UK, aims to empower the future by expanding children's knowledge on ocean renewable energy. “We believe that educating the youth is a key step in building a future where clean energy technologies are embraced by all. After all, these children are our world’s next generation of engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs”, says Global OTEC Founder and CEO Dan Grech.

The book is available for free download at globalotec.co/otec-for-kids and can be used in any non-commercial settings.

Key Features of the Activity Book:

- Interactive Learning: Fun and engaging activities that break down complex OTEC concepts into simple and understandable terms.

- Bilingual Content: The book will be available in both Dhivehi and English, making it accessible to a wide audience of children across the Maldives.

- Relevance: Maldivian children can learn more about a technology that can power their country.

Clean energy from the ocean

OTEC generates clean energy by harnessing the temperature difference between warm surface seawater and colder deep-sea water in tropical oceans. This technology offers a year-round renewable energy solution, perfect for island nations like the Maldives.

About Global OTEC

Global OTEC is a UK-based private company set up to accelerate the commercialisation of a floating OTEC technology to develop zero-carbon, baseload, clean energy sources that achieve maximum impact in empowering Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developing Countries (LDCs) and Coastal Nations  with energy security whilst helping the Earth reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eventually eliminate total dependence on fossil fuel.