Wave Energy Potential in The Gambia

The Gambia has 80 Km of coastline on the Atlantic ocean

Coastline (km) : 80

Coastal population percentage (%) : 55

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 17.5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 12.26

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 0.60

Electricity consumption : 0.28 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 214

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 49% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 69% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 16% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
97% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

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

Electricity – from other renewable sources
3% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)