Wave Energy Potential in Senegal

Senegal has 531 Km of coastline on the Atlantic ocean

Coastline (km) : 531

Coastal population percentage (%) : 88

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

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 163

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 8

Electricity consumption : 3.50 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 228

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 71% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 94% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 50% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
82% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
7% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
11% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)