Eco Wave Power, a wave energy developer, has successfully completed operational testing and lowered its floaters into the water for the first time at its U.S. pilot station at the Port of Los Angeles. This milestone marks the start of the operational phase for the company’s U.S. activities, showcasing its innovative onshore wave energy technology.

The project involved installing all wave energy floaters, connecting hydraulic pipes and supporting infrastructure, and positioning the onshore energy conversion unit. A formal unveiling ceremony is planned for September 9, 2025, at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. The facility serves as a demonstration site to test the technology in U.S. marine conditions, support environmental monitoring, and collaborate with stakeholders like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It also aims to educate industry partners and regulators while laying the foundation for future grid-connected wave energy projects.

Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, stated: “Seeing our floaters lowered into the water for the first time — and having it shared live on Good Morning America — is a moment of great pride, not only for Eco Wave Power but for the future of clean energy innovation. This pilot station is a vital step in demonstrating how wave energy can be harnessed using existing marine infrastructure, while laying the groundwork for full-scale commercialization in the United States.”

The technology attaches floaters to existing marine structures, where wave motion drives hydraulic cylinders to send fluid to an onshore conversion unit that generates electricity. California-based All-Ways Metal, a woman-owned firm, manufactured the floaters, while C&S Welding, a Wilmington contractor, handled installation. In April 2025, Eco Wave Power signed a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal, following regulatory approvals, including a final license from the Port of Los Angeles in August 2025 and a federal permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024.

Eco Wave Power is also advancing projects globally, including a megawatt-scale initiative in Portugal and pilot efforts in Taiwan and India, in collaboration with local partners I-Ke and Bharat Petroleum. The Los Angeles project strengthens the company’s position as a leader in wave energy, promoting sustainable energy solutions and leveraging existing infrastructure for clean power generation.