Works on Sea Wall near Completion for EWP-EDF One Wave Energy Project

Pursuant to the engineering coordination permit from the Municipality of Tel-Aviv Jaffa, Eco Wave Power (EWPG Holding AB) announced that the wall reinforcement works have been near completion, meant to enable the installation of floaters on the sea wall of the Port of Jaffa, Israel.

The EWP-EDF one project has been executed in collaboration with EDF Renewables IL and co-funding from the Israeli Energy Ministry.

EWPG also said that it is in an advanced production process of the first set of floaters. Upon production completion, it will gradually commence installation of floaters, supporting structures and hydraulic pipes onto the new cement layers.

All works have been performed by a local subcontractor, during days of calm sea, to enable safe work on the sea wall.

Commenting on the work progress, Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, said “we had some execution delays due to unfavorable weather conditions, as well as external renovation works that have been performed in the Port of Jaffa. However, now I am glad to announce that we are back on track and are looking forward to finalizing the floaters production and installation of the whole array, which will enable us to send clean electricity from sea waves to the Israeli national electrical grid for the very first time.”

The EWP-EDF One wave energy project will include 10 floaters, connected to one conversion unit. Due to the onshore nature of the Eco Wave Power technology, the works on the sea wall and floaters installation will be straightforward and will not involve any works performed from the seaside.

The EWP-EDF One conversion unit will be located on land, just like a regular power station, enabling an easy access for operation and maintenance. This highlighted the significant advantages of the EWP onshore technology, in comparison with offshore solutions.