Eco Wave Power Global AB, a leading developer of onshore wave energy technology, has announced a significant collaboration with I-KE International Ocean Energy Co., a subsidiary of Lian Tat Company. I-KE has been awarded the official land use tender from the Suao Port Company for the installation of a wave energy pilot station in Taiwan.
“This tender award represents a groundbreaking moment for Eco Wave Power and for Taiwan. It is not only our entry point into the Asian market but also the first time that a Taiwanese port has been allocated for wave energy testing. With I-KE and Lian Tat as strong local partners, we are confident that this project will demonstrate the commercial viability of wave energy and pave the way for large-scale deployment,” stated Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.
Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2011, Eco Wave Power has developed patented technology to convert ocean and sea waves into renewable electricity. This initiative marks the first time a commercial port area in Taiwan has been designated for wave power testing, showcasing the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy.
“Being selected through a competitive process by Taiwan Port Corporation is a great honour. It validates the strength of Eco Wave Power’s technology and Taiwan’s readiness to embrace marine renewables. We look forward to establishing Suao Port as a green energy demonstration site with global visibility,” added CY Huang, Chairman of Lian Tat Company.
By Taiwan’s national energy transition policy, the Keelung Branch of the Taiwan Port Corporation has allocated 6.75 hectares at the southern outer breakwater of Suao Port for this purpose. The area is divided into three test zones—A, B, and C—each measuring 2.25 hectares. After a competitive selection process completed in July 2025, I-KE has gained exclusive rights to Zone C, where it will partner with Eco Wave Power to deploy Taiwan’s first 100 kW onshore wave energy conversion unit, acquired under a turnkey sale agreement signed in late 2024.
This tender award sets an important precedent in Taiwan’s renewable energy sector and supports the country’s energy transition strategy. With favourable wave conditions, the pilot project at Zone C aims to establish a foundation for future development, with aspirations to expand to 20 MW in the medium term and potentially up to 400 MW along Taiwan’s coastline.
