Portugal advances wave energy push with 1-MW offshore power site

Portugal is advancing its wave energy initiatives with a planned one-megawatt (MW) wave energy installation on the northern coast, specifically at the Barra do Douro breakwater in Porto. Swedish developer Eco Wave Power Global Ab., in collaboration with Rotterdam-based MetOcean Consult, completed a detailed wave and structural load assessment confirming favorable ocean conditions for the project. The company submitted the full execution plan to the Port Authority of the Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL) in January 2026, marking a formal step toward construction and scheduling. This installation is set to be the first megawatt-scale project under Eco Wave Power’s 20-MW concession agreement with APDL, representing a significant milestone in their broader wave energy rollout. The Porto project is designed to integrate wave energy equipment directly into the existing breakwater structure, known locally as “The Gallery,” which helps reduce environmental impact, simplify maintenance, and lower costs. Key milestones already achieved include payment of 50