Eco Wave Power, an Israeli company, has introduced groundbreaking technology to generate renewable energy from ocean waves. Utilizing existing coastal infrastructure such as piers, jetties, and breakwaters, the system operates onshore or nearshore. Large floaters interact with wave motion, activating pistons and motors that power electric generators.
Israel’s First Grid-Connected Wave Energy Project
The company recently inaugurated its demonstration project at Jaffa Port in collaboration with EDF Renewables Israel. This facility, with an installed capacity of 100 kilowatts, can power 100 homes. The project is a testament to the resilience of the technology, as it avoids damage during storms by elevating the floaters above water.
Expanding Global Demonstration Sites
Eco Wave Power plans additional projects in Los Angeles and Taiwan, each with 100-kilowatt capacities. These initiatives aim to prove the scalability of their technology.
Scaling Up to Commercial Success
The company is set to build the world’s first commercial-scale wave energy project in Porto, Portugal. With a capacity of 20 megawatts, it will provide power to 20,000 homes. Success here is expected to attract bank financing, a key factor for widespread adoption.
Challenges in Adoption
Eco Wave Power faces regulatory hurdles, with many nations lacking policies or legislative frameworks for wave energy. Founder and CEO Inna Braverman highlights the need for supportive policies to facilitate deployment.
A Universal Demand for Renewable Energy
Interest in the technology spans regions with no formal ties to Israel, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey. Braverman emphasized how renewable energy transcends political borders.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
Unlike offshore projects, Eco Wave Power’s system is 100% environmentally friendly as it attaches to existing infrastructure and avoids seabed disruption. It is modular, scalable, and one of the least intermittent renewable energy sources, with wave energy being 832 times denser than wind energy.
The Visionary Behind Eco Wave Power
Inna Braverman co-founded Eco Wave Power in 2011 at the age of 24, along with Canadian businessman David Leb. Her leadership continues to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
Eco Wave Power is reshaping the future of renewable energy, offering a sustainable and scalable solution to the global energy crisis.
