Wave energy potential in Latvia

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The total coastlines of Latvia is :

498 km On the Baltic Sea 

Coastal population percentage :

70%

The average wave energy :

2.5 KW/m

Wave energy theoretical potential :

11 TWh/y

Wave energy applicable potential :

1 TWh/y

Total electricity consumption:

6.80 TWh (2016)

Tide & Wave energies sharing to the total electricity production :

0 MWh (0.00%)

Wave energy index : wave energy applicable potential % Electricity consumption

15%