Wave Energy Potential in Kiribati

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Kiribati has 1,143 Km of coastline in the Pacific ocean

Coastline (km) : 1,143

Coastal population percentage (%) : 90

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 30

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 300

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 15

Electricity consumption : 0.027 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 55,000

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 100% (2020)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
73% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

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

Electricity – from other renewable sources
27% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)