Eco Wave Power plans feasibility study at South African port

Onshore wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has signed an agreement with Africa Great Future Development Ltd (AGFDL) to conduct a feasibility study for a wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura, South Africa.

The Port of Ngqura, a strategic deep-water port located in the country's Eastern Cape Province, is adjacent to the Coega Special Economic Zone, the largest SEZ in Southern Africa.

The port has robust breakwater infrastructure and direct ocean exposure, which according to Eco Wave Power, make it ideal for wave energy implementation.

Inna Braverman, founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power, commented on the announcement: “Eco Wave Power is excited to explore South Africa’s wave energy potential in partnership with AGFDL.

“This feasibility study represents a meaningful step toward addressing energy access and sustainability in Africa, while advancing our global mission to commercialize wave energy technology.”

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South Africa faces several energy challenges including power outages from a lack of generation capacity, and a fossil fuel-heavy generation mix.

However, the country also has over 2,800 kilometres of coastline, which Eco Wave Power and AGFDL suggest holds great potential to diversify the country's energy mix, specifically by tapping into wave energy.

“This collaboration represents an important opportunity to support Africa’s clean energy transition,” said Wilfred Emmanuel-Gottlieb, CEO of AGFDL. “Wave energy has the potential to play a key role in delivering sustainable, reliable power to underserved communities and industries.”

Th agreement with AGFDL marks Eco Wave Power’s entry into the African market and aligns with the company's strategic focus on expanding its international footprint.

Besides operating a grid-connected power station in Jaffa Port, Israel, it's also finalising its first US power station in the Port of Los Angeles, scheduled for launch in September 2025.

The company is also advancing a MW-scale project in Portugal, as well as pilot projects in Taiwan and India.

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“These developments reflect our strategy to demonstrate the scalability and viability of wave energy across diverse global markets,” Braverman added. “Africa’s energy challenges require bold innovation, and we are proud to take this first step toward delivering real solutions on the continent.”