Wave Energy Potential in Haiti

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Haiti has 1,771 Km of coastline in the Caribbean sea

Coastline (km) : 1,771

Coastal population percentage (%) : 90

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

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 116

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 6

Electricity consumption : 0.41 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 1,463

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 39% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 60% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 12% (2019)

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

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
18% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

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