Groundbreaking wave energy technology is set to revolutionize the clean energy landscape in the US, with Eco Wave Power’s onshore wave technology receiving final permit approval.
Groundbreaking Wave Energy System Secures Permit in the US
Leading wave energy company Eco Wave Power has made a significant breakthrough in clean energy development with the receipt of the final permit to install its cutting-edge onshore wave technology in the United States. This milestone marks a crucial step towards harnessing the vast potential of renewable energy and providing a stable electricity source.
Eco Wave Power recently obtained the last necessary permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, paving the way for the installation of its wave energy system at the AltaSea Ocean Institute in the Port of Los Angeles. The trial project is unprecedented in the US and will feature eight wave energy floaters on sections of a concrete pier, accompanied by an energy conversion unit consisting of two 20-foot shipping containers.
The wave energy system, controlled and supervised by automated technology, has the ability to generate electricity from wave heights as low as 1.6 feet. During intense storms, the floaters automatically rise above the waves until the water subsides to a safe operating level. This innovative technology has the potential to unlock vast amounts of renewable energy and provide a stable electricity source.
With the final permit in hand, Eco Wave aims to complete the first-of-its-kind wave energy project in the US by the beginning of 2025. Shell, which partnered with Eco Wave on the project in April 2024, will now work with the company on the execution phase of the technology.
CEO Inna Braverman expressed her excitement over the receipt of the final permit, stating, “This project represents not only a technological breakthrough but also a crucial step in advancing the global transition to renewable energy. We are deeply grateful for the support of AltaSea, the Port of Los Angeles, Shell MRE, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as we work to make wave energy a key part of the sustainable energy landscape.”
The potential of wave energy technology is vast, with the Department of Energy‘s National Renewable Energy Laboratory projecting that it could produce enough electricity to power around 130 million homes. As the technology expands, it has the potential to contribute to lowering electricity prices and help diversify our clean energy mix. By harnessing the power of waves, we can ensure a healthier, cleaner future for people and the planet.
