Eco Wave Power Global AB announced that it has completed a comprehensive wave‑and‑loads assessment for its 1 MW wave energy project in Porto, Portugal, and has submitted the full execution plan to the Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo (APDL). The assessment, carried out in partnership with MetOcean Consult, confirmed favorable wave climate and loading conditions for the company’s latest floater design, providing a solid technical foundation for the project’s progression toward construction.
The execution plan was formally submitted to APDL on January 8 2026, a week before the public announcement. The plan outlines detailed engineering, environmental, and construction schedules, and it satisfies the regulatory requirements for the 20 MW concession agreement that Eco Wave Power holds with APDL. The company has already secured the first installment of the grid‑connection fee and received formal acceptance of grid‑connection conditions from E‑REDES, Portugal’s national electricity distribution operator, positioning the project for a tentative 2026 grid connection.
This milestone represents the first megawatt‑scale implementation under the 20 MW concession and signals a critical step in Eco Wave Power’s European growth strategy. CEO Inna Braverman emphasized that the project “turns vision into reality” and that the successful submission demonstrates the company’s ability to translate technical feasibility into actionable construction plans. The Porto project also aligns with Portugal’s goal of generating 85 % of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, reinforcing the country’s leadership in wave energy commercialization.
Eco Wave Power’s broader pipeline now totals 404.7 MW under development worldwide, with additional projects in Taiwan, India, and a pilot station at the Port of Los Angeles. The Porto station will be housed within an existing breakwater structure known as “The Gallery,” which is also being transformed into an underwater wave‑energy museum and education center, further integrating the project into the local community and tourism economy.
The company’s progress in Porto underscores its capacity to secure regulatory approvals, manage complex engineering challenges, and advance toward commercial operation, positioning Eco Wave Power as a leading developer in the emerging marine renewable energy sector.
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