A one-megawatt (MW) wave energy installation planned for Portugal’s northern coast has recently moved a step closer to construction after engineers confirmed favorable ocean conditions and finalized execution planning for the site.
Sweden’s onshore wave energy developer Eco Wave Power Global Ab. announced the completion of a detailed wave and structural load assessment for its planned installation at the Barra do Douro breakwater in Porto.
The firm carried out the analysis in cooperation with Rotterdam-based MetOcean Consult, a firm that specializes in numerical modeling of waves, currents, and marine environmental conditions.
“Portugal has established itself as a leader in renewable energy adoption, and we are proud that our Porto project contributes to the continued diversification of the country’s clean energy portfolio,” Inna Braverman, CEO and Founder of Eco Wave Power, noted.
Wave site cleared
The company submitted the full execution plan for the Porto project to the Port Authority of the Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL) on January 8, 2026. The submission marks a formal step toward construction and sets the project for final scheduling and on-site preparations.
“Accurate metocean data are essential for the safe and efficient development of marine renewable energy projects,” Marco Westra, MetOcean Consult managing director, stated.
Meanwhile, the station is expected to become the first megawatt-scale project delivered under the firm’s 20-MW concession agreement with APDL. It therefore represents a significant milestone in the firm’s broader rollout plans.
“Our analysis of the Barra do Douro breakwater shows wave- and wave loading conditions that are well suited to Eco Wave Power’s latest floater design, providing a solid technical foundation for the project as it advances toward execution,” Westra continued.
According to Eco Wave Power, the one-megawatt project has now moved toward the construction phase. The firm views the Porto site as a flagship deployment. It could demonstrate the commercial viability of onshore wave energy when integrated into existing coastal infrastructure.
A pioneering installation
The one-megawatt wave energy station in Porto has already reached several key milestones. These include the payment of the first installment covering 50 percent of the grid connection fee.
It has also received formal acceptance of the grid connection conditions from E-REDES, Portugal’s national electricity distribution system operator. Looking ahead, the company is targeting grid connection in 2026, pending final approvals.
“Completing the metocean assessment with MetOcean Consult and submitting our execution plan to APDL are important steps as we move this project from planning toward construction and grid connection,” Braverman said.
The company will install the system within a section of the breakwater known locally as “The Gallery.” The design embeds the wave energy equipment directly into the existing maritime structure
This approach reduces environmental impact, and simplifies maintenance and lower costs. “This initiative underscores our commitment to scaling wave energy solutions and delivering predictable, sustainable power from the world’s oceans,” Braverman concluded in a press release.
Eco Wave Power designed and operates Israel’s first grid-connected wave energy station. The project was co-funded by EDF Renewables IL. The firm also launched the first onshore wave energy pilot in the US. Located at the Port of Los Angeles, the project was developed in partnership with Shell Marine Renewable Energy.