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Wave energy potential in France
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May 22, 2021
November 17, 2022
The total coastline of France
4,853 km
Coastal population percentage in France
39%
The annual average of wave energy in France, kilowatt/meter.
12.5 KW/m
Wave energy theoretical potential in France, Terawatt hours per year.
531 TWh/y
Wave energy's applicable potential in France
(5% of theoretical potential)
27 TWh/y
Gross electricity production in France (2018)
450.8 TWh
Electricity produced by Tide & Wave energies in France 2019
1,070,000 MWh (0.20%)
Wave energy index : The percentage of wave energy applicable potential vs Electricity production or consumption
6%
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