Wave energy potential in Uruguay

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The total coastlines of Uruguay is :

660 km On South Atlantic Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

60%

The average wave energy :

25 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

145 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

7 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

10.70 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

65%