Eco Wave Power is launching the first onshore wave energy pilot site in the United States at the Port of Los Angeles' AltaSea ocean institute, aiming to demonstrate the viability of wave energy as a renewable power source.

The company is also exploring international projects in Taiwan, India, Portugal, and Israel, and considering opportunities in New Jersey, with experts highlighting the technology's potential for remote coastal communities and islands where traditional power is costly.

Wave energy offers advantages such as consistent power generation regardless of wind or sunlight, and minimal impact on coastlines, making it especially suitable for remote coastal areas.

Supported by funding from Shell, the technology has navigated licensing processes efficiently, with potential sites along the U.S. coastline identified for further development.

Industry leaders view successful pilot projects like this as crucial milestones toward commercializing wave energy and integrating it into the broader renewable energy mix.

This initiative reflects a broader industry trend where wave energy is transitioning from research and demonstration phases to pilot projects and industrialization, with prospects for commercialization both in the U.S. and internationally.

The wave energy industry is moving from pilot projects to potential commercialization, with plans to expand to other U.S. ports and international locations.

This project signifies a shift of wave power from demonstration to industrialization, with sites identified along U.S. coastlines where deployment can avoid land use conflicts.

Eco Wave Power's CEO Inna Braverman emphasized that wave technology could significantly contribute to clean energy production and pollution reduction in port communities, serving as a model for expansion.

While wave energy is still emerging, with existing projects like Spain's Mutriku harbor and Hawaii's offshore system, broader adoption depends on reducing costs.

Eco Wave Power’s system harnesses ocean waves by pushing cylinders with hydraulic fluid, which then drives generators to produce electricity, utilizing a continuous and renewable energy source.

The technology involves floats that push hydraulic cylinders to generate pressure, converting wave motion into electricity through biodegradable hydraulic fluid-driven generators.