Eco Wave Power’s Suao Port Wave Energy Project in Yilan County, Taiwan has reached a major development milestone as its local partner I-KE International Ocean Energy was awarded an exclusive land use tender for deployment of Taiwan’s first commercial wave energy pilot at Zone C of the port’s southern outer breakwater.

This tender award also represents the first time a commercial port area has been allocated for wave power testing in Taiwan under the country’s renewable energy transition policy.  This milestone also sets the stage for installing a 100-kW onshore wave energy conversion unit, purchased under a turnkey agreement in late 2024. The latest development at Suao Port Wave Energy Project now builds up on the roadmap to expand to 20 MW in the medium term. This could also be increased to 400 MW along Taiwan’s coastline.

Suao Port Wave Energy Project: A show of wave energy ambition

Marine energy, especially wave power, is emerging as a next-gen renewable energy source with the potential to complement wind and solar generation by using the consistent oscillations of ocean waves.

Eco Wave Power, a Nasdaq-listed pioneer in onshore wave energy conversion technology, has so far installed projects in Israel and the US. The company now seeks to establish presence in Asia-Pacific through its wave energy project at Suao Port in Taiwan.

Additionally, Suao Port Wave Energy Project represents Taiwan’s first commercial-area wave energy initiative. It also aligns with the island’s efforts to diversify its clean energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Taiwan’s renewable energy strategy continues to expand to include innovative marine renewables alongside solar, wind, and offshore wind technologies. This expansion is also being seen across the wider East/Southeast Asia region with other countries like Malaysia pioneering their onshore wind installation this year.

Wave energy ambitions in Taiwan

Taiwan’s 6.75-hectare outer breakwater area is the designated area for wave energy testing by the Keelung Branch of Taiwan Port Corporation. It has been divided into three pilot zones: A, B, and C. Through a competitive tender process completed in 2025, I-Ke won exclusive rights for Zone C. Zone C is where the initial Suao Port Wave Energy Project unit will be deployed.

Suao Port Wave Energy Project

Suao Port Wave Energy Project is planned as a multi-phase demonstration and development initiative that begins with the installation of a 100-kW onshore wave energy conversion system engineered by Eco Wave Power and purchased under a turnkey agreement in late 2024. The system attaches to the existing breakwater infrastructure, calling on patented technology to convert the kinetic motion of ocean waves into grid-compatible electricity. Additionally, Eco Wave Power’s design focuses on modular, cost-efficient onshore deployment that minimizes environmental impact and maximizes maintenance efficiency.

Under the current land lease agreement signed in December 2025 with the Suao Port Authority and facilitated by I-Ke, the project has secured a five-year lease term with extension options. This is facilitating regulatory and construction planning into 2026. Furthermore, as part of the lease terms, the application for land use rights transfer must have been submitted by March 22 with the goal of obtaining all port work permits by October 2026.

Factsheet for Suao Port Wave Energy Project

Location: Suao Port in Yilan County, Taiwan

Developer and Owner: Eco Wave Power Global and I-Ke International Ocean Energy Co.

Wave Technology: Onshore wave energy converters

Phase 1 Capacity: 100 kW

Total Lease Area: 6.75 hectares (ha)

Lease Area for Each Zone: 2.25 ha

Lease Term: 5 years with extension option

Key Milestones:

• Land lease signed in December 2025
• Land use application due March 22, 2026
• Port work permits expected by October 2026

Technology Supply: Turnkey wave energy unit purchased late 2024

Project timeline

Jun 22, 2023 – Ecowave Power and Lian Tat Company sign MoU to develop wave energy in Taiwan including Suao Pilot Project.

Aug 2025 – I-Ke awarded land use tender for wave energy in Suao Port (first commercial port allocation for marine renewables in Taiwan).

Dec 2025 – I-Ke signs land lease agreement with Suao Port authority for pilot installation under Eco Wave Power partnership.

Mar 22, 2026 – Deadline to submit land use rights transfer application to Taiwan International Ports Corporation.

Oct 2026 – Expected full achievement of port work permits to enable onsite installation works.

2026 Onward – Installation, commissioning, and data validation of the 100-kW phase 1 wave energy conversion unit.

Project team

Eco Wave Power Global – Onshore wave energy technology developer and Suao Port project licensee

I-Ke International Ocean Energy Co. – Taiwanese partner and project implementer

Lian Tat Company – Parent company of I-Ke

Taiwan International Ports Corporation – Regulatory and permits authority

Suao Port Company – Site lease authority

Keelung Branch, Taiwan Port Corporation – Site designation authority

Taiwan Power Company – Electricity network interconnection

Project outlook

Suao Port project has potential to serve as a flagship demonstration of wave power technology in Asia. Successful deployment of the 100-kW pilot could justify scaled deployment toward medium-term targets of 20 MW. This could also be followed by long-term development of up to 400 MW within Taiwan’s maritime zones. The ambition is also in Eco Wave Power’s own development roadmap and SEC disclosures. Additionally, stable wave regimes on the Pacific-facing coast offer strong potential for incremental scale-up following successful commissioning and permitting.