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Eco Wave Power Partners with All-Ways Metal for Wave Energy Project
Eco Wave Power, a pioneering company specializing in onshore wave energy solutions, has recently formalized a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal, a woman-owned business located in California. This collaboration focuses on the production of floaters essential for Eco Wave Power’s wave energy initiative at the Port of Los Angeles.
The floaters, vital components of Eco Wave Power’s innovative wave energy conversion technology, will be manufactured locally and are expected to be delivered within 70 days. Following production, these floaters will be installed at Municipal Pier One, marking the official commencement of the company’s first project in the United States.
This agreement comes on the heels of Eco Wave Power obtaining final licensing approval from the Port of Los Angeles earlier this month, alongside a federal permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024. The company views these regulatory achievements as significant steps forward in launching its initial U.S.-based wave energy system.
Inna Braverman, the Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, expressed pride in partnering with All-Ways Metal, highlighting the company’s esteemed reputation in fabrication. “By producing the floaters locally, we aim to not only expedite project timelines but also bolster local employment and foster the growth of a new sustainable energy sector in the United States,” she stated.
Rachelle Pickens, CEO of All-Ways Metal, shared her enthusiasm for collaborating on this innovative project. “With over four decades of experience in precision and reliability, we are thrilled to extend our expertise into the clean energy industry. Manufacturing the floaters in California resonates with our commitment to supporting local businesses while advancing a sustainable future,” she noted.
This inaugural U.S. installation is designed as a strategic demonstration project, positioning Eco Wave Power to extend its wave energy technology throughout North America. Developed in collaboration with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the project will involve the installation of up to eight wave energy floaters on the existing concrete wharf structure at Municipal Pier One. An energy conversion unit will consist of two 20-foot shipping containers placed on the wharf deck, connected to the floaters. With the conversion unit already shipped and on-site, Eco Wave Power aims to complete the installation by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
The pilot project receives co-funding from Shell Marine Renewable Energy (Shell MRE). Under the granted permit, Eco Wave Power is authorized to utilize approximately 10,396 square feet of land and 2,016 square feet of water for the effective installation and operation of its wave energy conversion system.
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