Wave energy potential in Ecuador

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The total coastlines of Ecuador is :

2,237 km On South Pacific Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

50%

The average wave energy :

17.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

343 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

17 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

22.68 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

75%