{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Is OceanBit the Future of Carbon-Free Energy?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/34eebcf2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3670,"description":"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.\n00:00 - Intro\n01:40 - How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Works\n04:25 - Environmental Impact of OTEC\n05:45 - OTEC for Carbon Removal\n10:15 - OTEC Mechanisms (Continued)\n13:42 - History of OTEC\n20:25 - Why Now for OTEC?\n21:28 - High Density Compute Applications\n26:14 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Tech\n29:37 - Energy Tech Nexus Overview\n32:35 - OceanBit's Houston Initiatives\n37:55 - OTEC Accelerator Insights\n40:43 - Surprises About Houston\n43:39 - Climate Impact Story\n46:10 - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Deep Dive\n48:45 - Hawaii’s Innovation Community\n53:15 - OceanBit’s Next Milestones\n55:52 - OceanBit's Fundraising Progress\n58:07 - Supporting Ocean-Based Energy\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}