Eco Wave Power, an onshore wave energy technology company, announced the signing of a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal, a woman-owned business based in California, for the production of floaters for its wave energy project in the Port of Los Angeles.
The floaters, which form a key component of Eco Wave Power’s proprietary wave energy conversion technology, will be manufactured locally by All-Ways Metal and are scheduled for delivery within 70 days. Once completed, the floaters will be installed and connected to the Municipal Pier One at the Port of Los Angeles, signifying the official launch of the Company’s groundbreaking U.S. project.
This agreement follows Eco Wave Power’s receipt of a final licensing approval from the Port of Los Angeles, which was granted earlier this month, and builds on the federal permit received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024. The company argues these key regulatory milestones clear the way for full implementation of its first U.S.-based wave energy system.
“As we expand into the United States, we are proud to collaborate with All-Ways Metal, a highly respected and experienced woman-owned fabrication business,” said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power. “By producing the floaters locally, we are not only accelerating project timelines but also supporting local job creation and contributing to the emergence of a new sustainable energy industry in the U.S.”
“We are honored to partner with Eco Wave Power on this forward-thinking project,” said Rachelle Pickens, CEO of All-Ways Metal, Inc. “For over four decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering precision, reliability, and innovation—and we are excited to bring that expertise to the clean energy sector. Manufacturing the floaters right here in California aligns with our commitment to supporting local industry while contributing to a greener future.”
This first U.S. installation serves as a strategic demonstration project, meant to position Eco Wave Power to scale its wave energy technology across North America. The project, developed in partnership with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, will involve installing up to eight wave energy floaters on the piles of an existing concrete wharf structure at Municipal Pier One. An energy conversion unit, consisting of two 20-foot shipping containers, will be placed on the wharf deck and connected to the floaters. With the conversion unit already shipped and located on-site, Eco Wave Power plans to complete installation by the end of the second quarter of 2025.
The pilot project is co-funded by Shell Marine Renewable Energy (Shell MRE). Under the permit, Eco Wave Power is authorized to utilize approximately 10,396 square feet of land and 2,016 square feet of water area for the installation and operation of its wave energy conversion system.
