Eco Wave Power Global, a leader in onshore wave energy technology, is set to inaugurate Israel's first wave energy project in collaboration with EDF Renewables Israel.
The pilot station, located at Warehouse 2 in Jaffa Port, will be launched on 5 December 2024. The project is a major step forward in utilising wave energy for electricity generation, contributing to sustainable energy efforts.
Its launch also highlights a significant advancement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable energy. It positions Tel Aviv-Yafo as a hub of innovation in renewable energy.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog stated: “It is not every day that we have the privilege of combining innovation and pioneering in one significant moment, as reflected in the inauguration of the power station being launched on Thursday. This initiative brings with it an important message: the supply of electricity directly from the waves of the sea to the homes of Israel’s citizens.
“Recent years have strengthened the understanding that the transition from polluting energy production to renewable energy sources constitutes a vital national and strategic interest.”
Herzog emphasised that the ongoing conflict [in Gaza and Lebanon] has further reinforced this principle, demonstrating the importance of diversifying and decentralising Israel's energy market sources along with developing energy storage resources and infrastructure.
The project has received support from the chief scientist at the country's Ministry of Energy, who recognised Eco Wave Power's tech as "pioneering technology."
The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality also backed the initiative, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development.
The historic project marks the first instance of electricity generated from sea waves being supplied to Israel's national grid.
