Eco Wave Power’s final construction permit has been approved for its Los Angeles wave energy project
Eco Wave Power, an onshore wave energy technology company, announced that it has been granted Revocable Permit 25-05 by the Port of Los Angeles for the construction and demonstration of its wave energy technology at Berth 70 in San Pedro, California.
This permit is the final approval required for Eco Wave Power to commence construction of its pilot project, following it receiving a federal Nationwide Permit (NWP) 52 for Water-Based Renewable Energy Generation Pilot Projects granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024. With all necessary permits secured, the company is set to move forward with implementation, which is expected to be completed within 2-3 months.
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.
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.
“This permit represents a major step forward for Eco Wave Power’s expansion into the U.S. market,” said Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave Power. “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.”
“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,” said Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea. “We are thrilled to support this project as it sets the stage for wave energy’s viability in the U.S.”
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that wave energy has the potential to generate over 1,400 terawatt-hours per year—enough to power approximately 130 million homes.
