Wave Energy Potential in Myanmar (Burma)

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Myanmar has 1,930 Km of coastline on the Indian ocean

Coastline (km) : 1,930

Coastal population percentage (%) : 65

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

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 211

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 11

Electricity consumption : 14.93 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 74

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 51% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 76% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 39% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
39% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
61% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
1% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)