Eco Wave Power has achieved a major milestone in its US expansion, officially lowering its wave energy floaters into the waters of the Port of Los Angeles. This marks the first operational testing of the company’s American pilot station – representing a breakthrough moment for ocean energy in the United States.
The achievement follows months of construction and preparation at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, including the installation of a network of energy-capturing floaters, hydraulic piping, and an onshore conversion unit. With construction now complete, the project has formally transitioned into its operational phase. A public unveiling ceremony is scheduled for 9 September 2025.
Eco Wave Power’s patented technology anchors floaters directly to existing marine structures, where they capture the natural motion of ocean waves and convert it into hydraulic pressure. This energy is then transformed into clean electricity by a land-based generator. Unlike many offshore systems, the company’s approach requires no seabed drilling, resulting in lower costs and minimal environmental impact.
The Los Angeles pilot station has been designed to serve as:
- A demonstration platform for Eco Wave Power’s system in US waters;
- A testing ground for environmental monitoring and regulatory processes in coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers;
- An educational hub for policymakers, stakeholders, and potential customers;
- A foundation for scaling future grid-connected wave energy projects across the country.
This initiative further strengthens Eco Wave Power’s global development pipeline, which totals more than 400 MW. Active projects are underway in Taiwan, India, and Portugal, alongside the company’s operational grid-connected station in Israel.
