Wave energy potential in Nigeria

The total coastlines of Nigeria :

853 km on the Gulf of Guinea , Atlantic Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

23%

The average wave energy :

7.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

58 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

3 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

24.72 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

12%