Wave energy potential in Oman

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The total coastlines of Oman :

2,092 km On Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea

Coastal population percentage :

50%

The average wave energy :

7.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

138 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

7 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

28.92 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

24%