The total coastline of New Zealand
15,134 km
Coastal population percentage in New Zealand
70%
The annual average of wave energy in New Zealand, kilowatt/meter.
40 KW/m
Wave energy theoretical potential in New Zealand, Terawatt hours per year.
5,303 TWh/y
Wave energy's applicable potential in New Zealand
(5% of theoretical potential)
265 TWh/y
Total electricity consumption in New Zealand (2016)
39.5 TWh
Electricity produced by Tide & Wave energies in New Zealand 2019
60,000 MWh (0.14%)
Wave energy index : The percentage of wave energy applicable potential vs Electricity production or consumption
671%
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