Wave energy potential in Tunisia

The total coastlines of Tunisia :

1,148 km on Mediterranean Sea

Coastal population percentage :

80%

The average wave energy :

12.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

126 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

6 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

15.27 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

40%