Wave Energy Potential in Djibouti

Djibouti has 314 Km of coastline on The Gulf of Tadjoura, which opens into the Gulf of Aden

Coastline (km) : 314

Coastal population percentage (%) : 78

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 13.75

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 0.68

Electricity consumption : 0.40 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 151

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 42% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 54% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 1% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
100% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
0% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

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