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Eco Wave Power Global AB, a frontrunner in onshore wave energy innovation, has officially made its debut in the African renewable energy sector through a new partnership with Africa Great Future Development Ltd (AGFDL). The two organizations have signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a wave energy power station at the Port of Ngqura, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province.
This project marks Eco Wave Power’s first foray into the African continent and aligns with the company’s strategic goal of expanding into coastal regions with untapped wave energy resources and increasing demand for clean energy solutions.
South Africa’s energy landscape is currently dominated by coal, which generates over 80% of the nation’s electricity. The country also faces severe power shortages and environmental degradation, emphasizing the need for sustainable and reliable alternatives. With an extensive coastline of approximately 2,800 kilometers, South Africa offers significant potential for wave energy to help diversify its energy mix.
“We’re thrilled to assess the wave energy opportunities in South Africa in collaboration with AGFDL,” said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power. “This feasibility study is a critical step in addressing both energy access and environmental sustainability in the region. It also moves us closer to our overarching goal of making wave energy a commercially viable power source worldwide.”
The selected site for the study, the Port of Ngqura, is strategically positioned with a robust breakwater infrastructure and direct access to ocean waves—key characteristics needed for effective wave energy generation. The port operates under the authority of Transnet National Ports and lies next to the Coega Special Economic Zone, the largest SEZ in Southern Africa, further enhancing its strategic importance for industrial-scale energy projects.
“This partnership is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s transition toward sustainable energy,” stated Wilfred Emmanuel-Gottlieb, CEO of AGFDL. “Wave energy technology has the potential to bring reliable, clean electricity to remote and underserved regions, helping to bridge energy gaps across the continent.”
Alphonsus Ukah, Co-founder and Chairman of AGFDL, echoed this sentiment: “This initiative is not just a technical pilot—it’s a long-term investment in Africa’s energy future. We’re optimistic that Eco Wave Power’s technology will play a transformative role in the continent’s clean energy landscape.”
The South African feasibility study adds to Eco Wave Power’s expanding global project portfolio. The company currently operates a grid-connected wave power station in Jaffa Port, Israel, built in collaboration with EDF Renewables IL. In the U.S., Eco Wave Power is preparing to launch its first American wave energy station at the Port of Los Angeles in September 2025, in partnership with Shell’s Marine Renewable Energy division.
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Other projects in the pipeline include a large-scale installation in Portugal and pilot programs in Taiwan with I-Ke, and in India with the Fortune 500 company Bharat Petroleum. These projects are part of our global approach to prove the scalability and commercial readiness of wave energy, Braverman added. Africa’s urgent energy challenges require innovative and impactful technologies. We’re proud to begin our journey on the continent and bring real, sustainable solutions to the table.
