The total coastlines of Africa
30,500 km
Coastal population percentage in Africa
51%
The annual average of wave energy, kilowatt/meter.
12.5 KW/m
Wave energy theoretical potential in Africa, Terawatt hours per year.
3,350 TWh/y
Wave energy's applicable potential in Africa
(5% of theoretical potential)
167 TWh/y
Gross electricity production in Africa (2018)
850 TWh
Electricity produced by Tide & Wave energies in Africa 2019
0.0 GWh (0.00%)
Wave energy index : The percentage of wave energy applicable potential vs Electricity production or consumption
20%
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