ocean energy

Israel

Eco Wave Power debuts Israel’s first wave energy project at Jaffa Port

Provider of onshore wave energy technology Eco Wave Power has announced that, in collaboration with EDF Renewables IL and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and the municipal company Atarim, the company will inaugurate Israel's first pilot station for generating electricity from sea waves on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Warehouse 2 in Jaffa Port. 
Eco Wave Power debuts Israel’s first wave energy project at Jaffa Port
Courtesy of Eco Wave Power

The launch marks a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainable energy in Israel, and reinforcing Tel Aviv-Yafo's status as a global innovation leader. The event will include a formal inauguration by Tel Aviv-Yafo Mayor Ron Huldai, followed by a reception at Warehouse 2 in Jaffa Port with senior energy officials, investors, and strategic partners.

The Eco Wave Power project was built in collaboration with EDF Renewables Israel, supported by the Chief Scientist of the Israel Ministry of Energy and Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality. It will be the first time that electricity generated from sea waves is supplied to the Israeli national grid – a historic milestone in the country’s renewable energy transition.

“The launch of Israel's first wave energy power plant is more than just a technological achievement—it's a powerful statement about the future we envision” said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power. “This project at Jaffa Port represents a historic milestone in the global renewable energy journey, proving that sea waves can be a viable, clean, and consistent source of electricity. We are proud to collaborate with EDF Renewables IL, Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, and Atarim to place Israel at the forefront of wave energy innovation. Together, we are creating a new wave of possibilities in the fight against climate change.”

The project is located within Atarim's Blue Economy Innovation Hub at the Jaffa Port, alongside other cutting-edge marine innovation technologies.

“We are happy to support the advancement of innovative technologies through collaboration with Israeli startups and companies, to diversify clean energy solutions” added Ayalon Vaniche, CEO of EDF Renewables Israel. “Our partnership with Eco Wave Power gave birth to a unique pilot that harnesses wave energy to produce clean electricity. We have a strong interest in assessing the potential of this new technology, as part of the broad interest of EDF Group for marine energies.”

The Company and the project are led by Eco Wave Power's founder and CEO Inna Braverman, a graduate of the ‘Women for Climate’ programme by the international C40 Cities organisation, of which Tel Aviv-Yafo is a member.

Ms. Braverman, who joined the programme through the city's Environmental and Sustainability Authority, won a technology challenge competition representing Tel Aviv-Yafo with her visionary green energy solution.

The Women for Climate programme empowers women to lead environmental and sustainability projects addressing urban climate challenges. This initiative, led by Tel Aviv-Yafo's Environmental and Sustainability Authority in collaboration with C40, is part of the municipality's strategy to promote gender equality, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Selected women receive professional guidance and tools to lead innovative projects that advance urban sustainability and tackle climate change.

For additional information:

Eco Wave Power

Baterías con premio en la gran feria europea del almacenamiento de energía
El jurado de la feria ees (la gran feria europea de las baterías y los sistemas acumuladores de energía) ya ha seleccionado los productos y soluciones innovadoras que aspiran, como finalistas, al gran premio ees 2021. Independientemente de cuál o cuáles sean las candidaturas ganadoras, la sola inclusión en este exquisito grupo VIP constituye todo un éxito para las empresas. A continuación, los diez finalistas 2021 de los ees Award (ees es una de las cuatro ferias que integran el gran evento anual europeo del sector de la energía, The smarter E).