Wave Energy Potential in Sudan

Sudan has 853 Km of coastline on the Red sea

Coastline (km) : 853

Coastal population percentage (%) : 25

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 37

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 1.8

Electricity consumption : 12.12 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 15

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 47% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 71% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 35% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
44% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
51% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
6% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)