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Eco Wave Power Installs Core Wave Energy Unit at Port of Los Angeles

Final hydraulic and electrical work is under way ahead of a September 9 public unveiling supported by Shell’s Marine Renewable Program

Source: Eco Wave Power

Overview

  • The core Energy Conversion Unit installed onshore uses hydraulic cylinders to convert wave motion into electricity and launches the pilot’s pre-operation testing phase.
  • The Port of Los Angeles demonstration will support environmental monitoring, regulatory reviews and stakeholder education while laying groundwork for larger grid-connected projects.
  • Eco Wave Power’s modular onshore system avoids seabed drilling and minimizes marine disturbance, aligning with strict environmental criteria.
  • A final license from the Port of Los Angeles and a federal permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleared the way for the pilot’s installation progress.
  • Local contractor C&S Welding led the installation with floaters fabricated by All-Ways Metal and AltaSea will host a public unveiling on September 9.