Eco Wave Power Global has engaged Portuguese engineering firm MOQ to perform the final design and load calculations for its pioneering wave energy project in Porto, Portugal. This represents a key milestone advancing the project for a targeted 2026 launch.
“This collaboration with MOQ Engineering represents significant progress in the development of our Portuguese project,” said Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave. “Their expertise in engineering and design ensures that we are meeting the highest safety and operational standards. With their work on track for completion this February, we are steadily moving closer to the production phase and the realization of our goal to make wave energy an integral part of Portugal’s renewable energy mix.”
The collaboration with MOQ will focus on delivering the final civil engineering design and detailed load calculations to ensure the safe and efficient installation of the floaters, which are key components of Eco Wave Power’s technology. This phase of work is scheduled for completion by February 2025.
“This project reflects our commitment to leveraging advanced technologies like building information modelling (BIM) and parametric design to optimize results while contributing to Portugal’s ambitious renewable energy goals,” said Manuel Cardoso, Partner of MOQ Engineering. “We are excited to play a part in showcasing the potential of wave energy as a reliable, sustainable power source and to help pave the way for global adoption of this groundbreaking technology.”
The project is part of a 20 megawatt agreement with the municipality to create a hub including Eco Wave technology with a wave energy museum and education center.
In addition to its environmental impact, the project is expected to reduce the port’s carbon footprint, create new jobs and contribute to Portugal’s innovative renewable energy industry. Portugal aims to generate 85% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
