Wave energy potential in Ghana

the total coastlines of Ghana :

539 km on the Atlantic Ocean

Coastal population percentage :

90%

The average wave energy :

7.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

35 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

2 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

9.36 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

21%