Swedish developer Eco Wave Power has started preparation works for the installation of a 100kW wave energy device on the sea wall of the Port of Jaffa in Israel.
The works will include clearing the top cement layer of the relevant sections of the sea wall, followed by adding steel rebars for reinforcement and finally the creation of a new cement layer, which will provide the necessary support for the installation of the floaters, the company said.
Eco Wave Power has also started the production of 10 floaters, which are expected to arrive to site in conjunction with the finalisation of the works on the sea wall.
All the works are being performed by a local subcontractor, during days of calm sea, to enable safe work on the sea wall, it added.
The project is being developed in collaboration with EDF, with co-funding from the Israeli Energy Ministry.
The EWP-EDF One wave energy project will include 10 floaters, connected to one conversion unit.
It will be located on land, just like a regular power station, enabling an easy access for operation and maintenance, Eco Wave Power said.
Eco Wave Power chief executive and founder Inna Braverman said: “We have previously finalized the assembly of our conversion unit and now moving forward to the most exciting part of our project, which is the installation works.
“We cannot wait to finalise 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.”