Wave Energy Potential in The Comoros

Comoros has 340 Km of coastline in the Indian ocean

Coastline (km) : 340

Coastal population percentage (%) : 95

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

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 34

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 2

Electricity consumption : 0.39 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 512

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 70% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 89% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 62% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
96% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
4% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

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