Wave energy potential in Cape Verde

the total coastlines of Cape Verde :

965 km In North Atlantic Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

95%

The average wave energy :

17.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

148 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

7 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

0.37 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

1940%