Wave Energy Potential in Tanzania

Tanzania has 1,424 Km of coastline on the Indian ocean

Coastline (km) : 1,424

Coastal population percentage (%) : 45

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 12.5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 156

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 7.8

Electricity consumption : 5.68 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 137

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 40% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 71% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 23% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
55% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
40% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
5% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)