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Eco Wave Power Secures Permit for Wave Energy Project at Port of Los Angeles
Eco Wave Power, a company focused on onshore wave energy technology, has received Revocable Permit 25-05 from the Port of Los Angeles, allowing for the construction and demonstration of its innovative wave energy system at Berth 70 in San Pedro, California.
This permit marks the final approval needed for Eco Wave Power to initiate the construction of its pilot project. This follows the acquisition of a federal Nationwide Permit (NWP) 52 for Water-Based Renewable Energy Generation Pilot Projects, which was granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024. With all necessary approvals now in hand, the company anticipates commencing implementation within the next 2 to 3 months.
The pilot initiative is co-financed by Shell Marine Renewable Energy (Shell MRE). The permit allows Eco Wave Power to deploy its wave energy conversion system across approximately 10,396 square feet of land and 2,016 square feet of water.
This project, developed in conjunction with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, will see the installation of up to eight wave energy floaters on the existing concrete wharf structure at Municipal Pier One. Additionally, an energy conversion unit, comprising two 20-foot shipping containers, will be situated on the wharf deck and connected to the floaters. With the conversion unit already on site, Eco Wave Power aims to finalize the installation by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave Power, expressed enthusiasm regarding the project, stating, “This permit represents a major step forward for Eco Wave Power’s expansion into the U.S. market. We are excited to collaborate with the Port of Los Angeles, AltaSea, and Shell MRE to bring our innovative, sustainable energy technology to one of the most significant ports in the country.”
Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea, highlighted the project’s importance for the blue economy, saying, “At AltaSea, we are dedicated to fostering cutting-edge solutions for the blue economy, and Eco Wave Power’s innovative technology is a prime example of that commitment. We are thrilled to support this project as it sets the stage for wave energy’s viability in the U.S.”
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, has estimated that wave energy has the potential to produce over 1,400 terawatt-hours annually, which is sufficient to power around 130 million homes.
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