Eco Wave Power has announced that it has successfully completed a trial of its wave energy pilot.

Building on the findings of the feasibility study, Eco Wave Power and Shell entered into the test agreement in 2024 for the development, installation, testing and reporting of an onshore wave energy pilot project at AltaSea in the Port of Los Angeles.

The Port of Los Angeles pilot could serve as an important reference installation for onshore wave technology and demonstrates that wave energy systems can be deployed safely, cost-effectively and with minimal environmental impact using existing coastal infrastructure. During development and the operational trial period, the project validated the economic case, with the total capital cost of the pilot project remaining below $1m, and by eliminating the need for seabed anchoring, offshore construction and subsea cabling, onshore technology offers a simplified deployment pathway that may accelerate the commercialisation of wave energy projects globally.

Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave Power, commented: “This project followed a clear and disciplined development path, beginning with a comprehensive feasibility study of the US coastline, advancing through engineering, installation and operational testing, and concluding with final delivery under the pilot test agreement with Shell. Successfully completing the full scope of this programme demonstrates Eco Wave Power’s ability to execute complex wave energy projects together with leading global energy companies.”

Eco Wave Power is now expanding globally with projects planned in Portugal, Taiwan, and India, representing a project pipeline of 405MW. The company has received international recognition and support from organisations including the EU Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK, and the EU Horizon 2020 programme.

---