Wave Energy Potential in Liberia

Liberia has 680 Km of coastline on the Atlantic ocean

Coastline (km) : 680

Coastal population percentage (%) : 42

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 7.5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 45

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 2

Electricity consumption :0.28 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 700

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 12% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 18% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 6% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
57% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
43% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

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