Wave Energy Potential in Tuvalu

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Tuvalu has 24 Km of coastline in the Pacific ocean

Coastline (km) : 24

Coastal population percentage (%) : 90

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

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 3

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 0.13

Electricity consumption : 0.01 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 1,180

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 99% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 100% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 98% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
100% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

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

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