Eco Wave Power Nears Completion of First U.S. Wave Energy Project
Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power is finalizing the manufacturing phase of its first U.S. pilot wave energy project, set to be installed at the Port of Los Angeles in July 2025.
Eco Wave Power recently provided an update on the progress of its U.S. pilot project, showcasing the construction of three floaters at its manufacturing partner, All-Ways Metal in California. The floaters are now undergoing painting and final assembly, with completion expected by the end of June to keep the installation on schedule.
CEO Inna Braverman expressed her excitement about the milestone achieved in California, stating, “Seeing the floaters take shape here in California is incredibly exciting. This is not just a milestone for our technology—it’s a powerful statement about what happens when international innovation meets strong local partnerships. The floaters taking shape here in California are not just steel and bolts—they’re the physical proof that wave energy is moving from concept to reality on American shores.”
The installation strategy for the project was also reviewed during a joint visit by Eco Wave Power and the Port of Los Angeles. The project will utilize the company’s patented floaters attached to existing marine structures, with wave motion converted into electricity through a land-based conversion unit, offering a lower-maintenance alternative to offshore systems.
Supported by Shell’s Marine Renewable Program and hosted by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the pilot project aims to validate the commercial viability of scalable, port-integrated wave power in the U.S. market. It will mark the first onshore wave energy installation in the country.
Earlier this year, Eco Wave Power signed a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal for the production of floaters for the Port of Los Angeles installation. The project has received key regulatory clearances, including a final license from the Port of Los Angeles and a federal permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.