wave energy formula
Wave Energy Index
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Theoretical potential of wave energy in a country :
Average wave energy per meter in one hour (kilowatt hours / meter) * country coastline (meter) * 24 hours * 365 days = result (kilowatt hours / year)
Applicable potential of Wave energy :
5% of theoretical potential * Effectiveness of converting wave energy into electricity (25%-35%)
The Wave energy index :
a comparison of the applicable potential of wave energy with the total production and consumption of electricity
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Example :
Argentina
The total Argentina coastlines :
4,989 km
On South Atlantic Ocean
Coastal population percentage 20%
The average wave energy :
12.5 KW/m
Wave energy theoretical potential in Argentina :
Average wave energy 12.5 KW/m * coastline (4,989,000 m) * 24 hours * 365 days =
546 terawatt-hour/Year
Applicable potential of Wave energy in Argentina :
5% of Wave energy theoretical potential * ( efficiently conversion 30% ) =
27 terawatt-hour/Year
Wave energy index in Argentina :
Applicable potential / Total electricity consumption =
22% of Total electricity consumption