Wave Energy Potential in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo has only 37 Km of coastline in the Atlantic ocean

Coastline (km) : 37

Coastal population percentage (%) : 2

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 12.5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 4

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 0.2

Electricity consumption : 7.43 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 3

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 9% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 19% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 0.4% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
2% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
98% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
0% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)