Wave Energy Potential in Somalia

Somalia has 3,333 Km of coastline on the Indian ocean

Coastline (km) : 3,333

Coastal population percentage (%) : 45

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 10

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 292

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 14.6

Electricity consumption : 0.32 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 4,562

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 18% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 34% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 4% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
93% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

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

Electricity – from other renewable sources
7% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)