Wave energy potential in Iran

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The total coastlines of Iran :

2,440 km on Gulf of Oman , Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea

Coastal population percentage :

15%

The average wave energy :

3 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

64 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

3 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

236.3 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

1%