Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas

 Source: TH 

Context: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has launched the “Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas” for India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), revealing the vast potential of marine energy resources.

  • Unveiled by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the atlas identifies areas rich in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, waves, tides, ocean currents, and thermal gradients.
  • It provides annual, monthly, and daily energy estimates via a WebGIS interface.