Wave energy potential in French Polynesia

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The total coastlines of French Polynesia is :

2,525 km In South Pacific Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

90%

The average wave energy :

35 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

774 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

39 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

0.63 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

6,190%