Eco Wave Power completes LA port pilot program with Shell

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Eco Wave Power, a renewable energy company, has submitted its final project completion report to Shell International Exploration and Production Inc., successfully concluding its pilot program at the Port of Los Angeles. The pilot program, which began in 2025, tested Eco Wave Power's wave energy technology at the port.

Why it matters

The successful completion of the pilot program demonstrates the viability of Eco Wave Power's wave energy technology and its potential to contribute to the growing renewable energy sector. The partnership with a major energy company like Shell also highlights the increasing interest and investment in alternative energy sources.

The details

Eco Wave Power's pilot program at the Port of Los Angeles involved testing its wave energy conversion technology, which uses floaters connected to the seawall to generate electricity from the motion of the waves. The company has been working to develop and refine its technology, and the pilot program allowed it to gather valuable data and feedback to further improve its system.

• The pilot program began in 2025 and was concluded in March 2026.

What’s next

Eco Wave Power plans to use the data and insights gained from the successful pilot program to further refine and scale its wave energy technology, with the goal of deploying it at additional locations around the world.