First Wave Energy Project In U.S. Launches At Port Of Los Angeles

CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: September 10, 2025

A new project turning waves from the ocean into renewable energy has launched at the Port of Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.

Eight blue steel floats that appear to be small boats were launched by Eco Wave Power at AltaSea's ocean institute in a channel at the Port of Los Angeles, attached to an unused wharf.

The floats splash into the water, generating a small amount of electricity that can be used locally, with the larger goal of proving that ocean waves can be harnessed and turned into renewable energy.

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