Marybeth Collins
Eco Wave Power is moving forward with its first onshore wave energy pilot in the U.S. following a new installation agreement with C&S Welding Inc.
Eco Wave Power Global AB has signed an agreement with California-based C&S Welding Inc. to install its wave energy floaters and land-based energy conversion unit at the Port of Los Angeles. The deal represents the final operational step before deployment begins on Eco Wave Power’s first U.S. project.
“This collaboration with C&S Welding represents the final operational piece of our U.S. rollout puzzle,” said Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave Power. “With the floaters complete and a trusted local installer now in place, we are full speed ahead toward installation. The future of wave energy in the U.S. is becoming a reality—right here in Los Angeles.”
Supporting Local Industry
C&S Welding Inc., a certified Small Business Enterprise located in Wilmington, CA, brings nearly 20 years of experience in marine infrastructure. The company has maintained a spotless safety record and holds certifications from ASME, API 1104, ABS, and the City of Los Angeles.
“We’re excited to be part of this historic deployment of wave energy in the U.S.,” said Ian Crichton, President of C&S Welding Inc. “Eco Wave Power’s technology represents real innovation in clean energy, and we’re proud to apply our expertise to help bring this project to life at the Port of Los Angeles.”
The floaters for the system were fabricated by All-Ways Metal, a woman-owned business in California. Full assembly is expected to be completed within the week, keeping the project on track for deployment.
Hosted at AltaSea with Shell’s Support
The project is being hosted by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, a public-private ocean innovation campus. Shell’s Marine Renewable Program is also contributing investment and technical support, reinforcing industry interest in scalable, low-impact wave power.
The system will attach floaters to existing marine structures. As waves move the floaters, hydraulic arms convert the motion into clean electricity through an onshore conversion unit. Eco Wave Power’s patented approach is designed for minimal maintenance and environmental impact—making it suitable for ports, breakwaters, and other urban waterfronts.
Expanding a Global Footprint
This pilot marks Eco Wave Power’s first deployment in the United States. The company already operates Israel’s first grid-connected wave energy plant and holds a pipeline of more than 400 MW in development, including planned installations in Portugal, Taiwan, and India.
Backed by programs like Horizon 2020, Innovate UK, and the UN Global Climate Action Award, Eco Wave Power is positioning wave energy as a scalable, commercially viable clean power solution.