Eco Wave Power Takes Major Steps Toward 1 MW Project in Portugal with APDL's Rehabilitation Efforts

Eco Wave Power's 1 MW Project Progress in Porto, Portugal

Eco Wave Power Global AB, a pioneering enterprise in onshore wave energy technology, is making significant headway toward its 1 megawatt wave energy project situated in Porto, Portugal. This progress comes with the recent initiation of rehabilitation works at the Barra do Douro breakwater, an essential stage for the successful deployment of their technology. The works are managed by APDL (Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo), which oversees the maintenance and upgrade of port infrastructure, currently focusing on repairing storm damage to the breakwater.

As these rehabilitation works advance, Eco Wave Power has received reassuring updates from APDL confirming that the efforts are on schedule. This ensures that the coastal infrastructure critical for the installation of the company's wave energy technology remains intact and ready for deployment.

In mid-August 2026, Eco Wave Power's Founder and CEO, Inna Braverman, is set to journey to Porto for a pivotal meeting with APDL. This meeting will prioritize discussions around the anticipated completion timeline of the breakwater rehabilitation works and the necessary coordination that would enable Eco Wave Power to access the site for the installation phase of its project.

A noteworthy aspect of this partnership is APDL's commitment to support Eco Wave Power's request for an extender timeline regarding the grid-connection deadline. This extension aims to align the project’s regulatory milestones with the completion of the rehabilitation works and the subsequent installation of Eco Wave Power’s equipment. Such support exemplifies strong collaboration between the two organizations, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships in renewable energy projects.

During her visit, Braverman also plans to engage with key local Portuguese subcontractors who are crucial for the project’s realization. The meetings will cover various essential execution components like civil engineering, steel works, hydraulic systems, and electrical works, alongside discussions about grid connection and overall construction-related activities. Utilizing local contractors aligns with Eco Wave Power's strategy to build a robust local execution framework while leveraging their proprietary technology and engineering expertise.

Braverman expressed her excitement about these developments, stating, "Seeing the rehabilitation works officially commence at the Barra do Douro breakwater is a significant step forward for our project in Portugal. Our first 1 MW installation in Porto represents a crucial transition for Eco Wave Power as we progress from pilot projects to megawatt-scale deployments."

Looking ahead, the first 1 MW phase at Porto stands as part of a larger agreement with APDL that envisions the eventual development of up to 20 MW of wave energy capacity. Eco Wave Power’s unique approach allows for the installation of their technology on existing man-made coastal structures, avoiding the complexities associated with offshore deployments, simplifying both installation and maintenance processes.

The Porto project is not just a milestone for Eco Wave Power; it serves as an opportunity for them to gather significant operational experience at megawatt scale, which will bolster their strategy for deploying commercial-scale wave energy solutions in Portugal and beyond.

As the demand for electricity continues to surge globally, driven by advancements like artificial intelligence and burgeoning data center infrastructures, Eco Wave Power aims to position their technology as scalable renewable energy solutions to meet future power needs. The company’s technology offers a reliable method of producing clean electricity from the ocean's waves right at the coast, thereby facilitating sustainable energy production close to urban areas and high energy-consuming sites.

Following the August meetings with APDL and local execution partners, Eco Wave Power anticipates sharing further updates to keep stakeholders informed about the project's progression and the impending steps toward commercial energy production.