{"id":101888,"date":"2025-07-29T11:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/101888\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:01:12","slug":"floaters-installed-at-port-of-la-for-us-wave-energy-pilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/101888\/","title":{"rendered":"Floaters installed at Port of LA for US wave energy pilot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has completed the installation of floaters for its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles, clearing a key milestone ahead of the scheduled unveiling on September 9, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/260288_2bb3e2a0c42f49c8_001full-e1753778510881-768x598.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Source: Eco Wave Power<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles pilot project aims to validate the company\u2019s patented wave energy technology in real marine conditions, marking its entry into the U.S. market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to Eco Wave Power, the demonstration unit will support environmental impact assessments, durability testing of materials and floaters, and offer insights into the U.S. permitting process through collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local port authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis pilot is not just a technology showcase\u2014it\u2019s a foundation for full-scale commercialization in the U.S.,\u201d said <strong>Inna Braverman<\/strong>, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith all floaters installed and our energy conversion system installation underway, we\u2019re proud to demonstrate how existing coastal infrastructure can be leveraged for clean, reliable power from ocean waves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The floaters were produced by California-based All-Ways Metal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/final-contractor-secured-for-eco-wave-powers-us-wave-energy-rollout\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">installed by Wilmington-based marine contractor C&amp;S Welding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re honored to be part of this groundbreaking project,\u201d said <strong>Ian Crichton<\/strong>, President of C&amp;S Welding.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cEco Wave Power\u2019s system is a practical, local solution to global energy challenges\u2014and we\u2019re excited to contribute our capabilities to its U.S. debut.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and backed by Shell\u2019s Marine Renewable Program, the pilot system uses floaters mounted on existing marine infrastructure to capture wave motion, converting it into electricity via a land-based unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mid-July, Eco Wave Power completed production of all floaters for its first U.S. wave energy project, set for deployment at the Port of Los Angeles, which is expected to begin later this month.<\/p>\n<p>In April,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/tag\/eco-wave-power\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eco Wave Power<\/a>\u00a0signed a manufacturing agreement with All-Ways Metal to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/shell-backed-wave-energy-pilot-in-la-moves-ahead-with-local-floater-build\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">produce floaters for its first U.S. wave energy installation<\/a>\u00a0at the Port of Los Angeles. 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