Eco Wave Power and BladeRanger Launch First-Ever Drone-Powered Maintenance for Onshore Wave Energy Systems
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) has partnered with BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR) to introduce the first-ever drone-powered maintenance system for onshore wave energy technology. The groundbreaking collaboration was demonstrated at Eco Wave Power's grid-connected project in Jaffa Port, Israel, where BladeRanger's drones successfully cleaned and inspected wave energy floaters.
This innovative maintenance approach could significantly reduce operational costs, which currently account for up to 4% of project CAPEX annually at Eco Wave Power's Jaffa Port and Gibraltar sites. The partnership follows the recent launch of Eco Wave Power's Los Angeles Pilot on September 9, 2025, and aims to enhance system efficiency and reliability through automated drone technology.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) ha stretto una partnership con BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR) per introdurre il primo sistema di manutenzione alimentato da droni per la tecnologia di energia delle onde onshore. La collaborazione innovativa è stata dimostrata nel progetto collegato alla rete di Eco Wave Power al porto di Jaffa, Israele, dove i droni di BladeRanger hanno pulito e ispezionato con successo i galleggianti dell’energia delle onde.
Questo approccio innovativo di manutenzione potrebbe ridurre significativamente i costi operativi, che attualmente rappresentano fino al 4% del CAPEX di progetto all’anno nei siti di Jaffa Port e Gibilterra. La partnership segue il recente lancio del Los Angeles Pilot di Eco Wave Power il 9 settembre 2025 e mira a migliorare l’efficienza e l’affidabilità del sistema tramite tecnologia di droni automatizzati.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) se ha asociado con BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR) para presentar el primer sistema de mantenimiento impulsado por drones para la tecnología de energía de las olas en tierra. La colaboración innovadora se demostró en el proyecto conectado a la red de Eco Wave Power en el Puerto de Jaffa, Israel, donde los drones de BladeRanger limpiaron e inspeccionaron con éxito los flotadores de energía de las olas.
Este enfoque innovador de mantenimiento podría reducir significativamente los costos operativos, que actualmente representan hasta el 4% del CAPEX del proyecto anualmente en los sitios de Jaffa Port y Gibraltar. La asociación sigue al reciente lanzamiento del Los Ángeles Pilot de Eco Wave Power el 9 de septiembre de 2025 y busca mejorar la eficiencia y fiabilidad del sistema mediante tecnología de drones automatizados.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE)가 BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR)와 협력하여 육상 파 energy 기술을 위한 최초의 드론 기반 유지보수 시스템을 도입했습니다. 이 획기적인 협력은 이스라엘 자파 포트의 그리드 연결 프로젝트에서 시연되었으며, BladeRanger의 드론이 파 에너지 플로터를 성공적으로 청소하고 점검했습니다.
이 혁신적인 유지보수 방식은 운영비용을 크게 감소시킬 수 있는데, 현재 이 비용은 자파 포트(Jaffa Port)와 지브롤터(Gibraltar) 현장에서 매년 프로젝트 CAPEX의 최대 4%에 이르고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 2025년 9월 9일 로스앤젤레스 파일럿의 최근 출시를 따른 것이며, 자동화된 드론 기술을 통해 시스템의 효율성과 신뢰성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ : WAVE) s’est associée à BladeRanger (TASE : BLDR) pour présenter le premier système d’entretien piloté par drone pour la technologie d’énergie des vagues sur terre. Cette collaboration novatrice a été démontrée sur le projet raccordé au réseau d’Eco Wave Power au port de Jaffa, Israël, où les drones de BladeRanger ont nettoyé et inspecté avec succès les flotteurs d’énergie des vagues.
Cette approche de maintenance innovante pourrait réduire significativement les coûts opérationnels, qui représentent actuellement jusqu’à 4% du CAPEX du projet par an sur les sites de Jaffa Port et Gibraltar. Le partenariat fait suite au lancement récent du Los Angeles Pilot d’Eco Wave Power le 9 septembre 2025 et vise à améliorer l’efficacité et la fiabilité du système grâce à une technologie de drones automatisés.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) hat sich mit BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR) zusammengeschlossen, um das erste drohnenbetriebene Wartungssystem für Onshore-Wellenenergietechnologie einzuführen. Die bahnbrechende Zusammenarbeit wurde auf dem netzgekoppelten Projekt von Eco Wave Power im Jaffa Port, Israel, demonstriert, wo die Drohnen von BladeRanger erfolgreich die Wellenenergie-Flotationspanelen gereinigt und inspiziert haben.
Dieser innovative Wartungsansatz könnte die Betriebskosten erheblich senken, die derzeit an den Standorten Jaffa Port und Gibraltar bis zu 4% des Projekt-CAPEX pro Jahr ausmachen. Die Partnerschaft folgt dem jüngsten Start des Eco Wave Power Los Angeles Pilot am 9. September 2025 und zielt darauf ab, die Systemeffizienz und Zuverlässigkeit durch automatisierte Drohnentechnologie zu verbessern.
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) أعلنت عن شراكتها مع BladeRanger (TASE: BLDR) لإطلاق أول نظام صيانة يعمل بالطائرات بدون طيار لتقنية طاقة الأمواج الساحلية. تم عرض هذا التعاون الرائد في مشروع Eco Wave Power المتصل بالشبكة في ميناء يافا، إسرائيل، حيث نجحت طائرات BladeRanger بدون طيار في تنظيف وفحص العوامات البحرية لطاقة الأمواج.
قد يساهم هذا النهج المبتكر للصيانة في تقليل تكاليف التشغيل بشكل كبير، والتي تبلغ حاليًا حتى 4% من CAPEX المشروع سنويًا في مواقع يافا بورت وGibraltar. يظل هذا التعاون جزءًا من إطلاق Eco Wave Power Pilot في لوس أنجلوس في 9 سبتمبر 2025، ويهدف إلى تعزيز كفاءة النظام وموثوقيته عبر تكنولوجيا الطائرات بدون طيار الآلية.
Eco Wave Power（NASDAQ: WAVE） 已与 BladeRanger（TASE：BLDR） 合作，推出首个由无人机驱动的在岸波浪能维护系统。此次开创性合作在 Eco Wave Power 于以色列雅法港的并网项目中进行演示，BladeRanger 的无人机成功清洁并检查了波能浮体。
这一创新的维护方法有望显著降低运营成本，目前在雅法港与直布罗陀站点的年度项目资本支出中最高可占到 4%。该合作是在 Eco Wave Power 于 2025 年 9 月 9 日洛杉矶试点宣布后启动，目标是通过自动化无人机技术提升系统的效率与可靠性。
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Eco Wave Power's drone maintenance partnership with BladeRanger could significantly reduce operational costs and improve system efficiency.
Eco Wave Power's new partnership with BladeRanger represents a significant operational advancement for the wave energy sector. The implementation of autonomous drone technology for maintenance addresses one of the key economic challenges facing marine energy systems: high operational costs. Currently, maintenance expenses at Eco Wave Power's Jaffa Port and Gibraltar installations reach up to
The drone-based cleaning and inspection system could substantially reduce these costs through automation, while simultaneously increasing energy output through more consistent system performance. This is particularly noteworthy as maintenance costs and system reliability have been persistent challenges for wave energy technologies attempting to achieve cost parity with other renewable sources.
The timing of this announcement is strategically significant, coming just one week after the launch of the company's Los Angeles pilot project. This suggests Eco Wave Power is systematically addressing both geographic expansion and operational efficiency simultaneously. The technical integration appears viable since Eco Wave Power's technology is onshore-based, making it more accessible to drone operations compared to competing offshore wave energy systems.
For context, operation and maintenance typically represents
Tel Aviv, Israel--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - Eco Wave Power Global AB (NASDAQ: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leader in onshore wave energy technology, is taking its next leap forward. Following the milestone launch of its Los Angeles Pilot on September 9, the Company is unveiling another breakthrough - teaming up with BladeRanger Ltd. (TASE: BLDR), a pioneer in automated drone-based cleaning and diagnostics, to revolutionize wave energy system maintenance.
The collaboration was showcased in a live demonstration at Eco Wave Power's grid-connected project in Jaffa Port, Israel, where BladeRanger's drones cleaned and inspected Eco Wave Power's floaters - the essential components that transform waves into renewable electricity.
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By introducing autonomous drones, Eco Wave Power expects to potentially lower operating expenses, reduce downtime, and boost energy output, making wave power even more competitive with other renewable sources.
Historically, operational costs at the Company's Jaffa Port and Gibraltar sites have reached up to
"After celebrating the opening of our Los Angeles pilot on September 9, we are proud to take another bold step toward smarter, more scalable wave energy," said Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power.
"Partnering with BladeRanger lets us integrate cutting-edge drone technology into our operations - making our systems cleaner, more efficient, and better prepared for global deployment."
BladeRanger, whose drone solutions are widely used in large-scale solar installations for companies such as Nofar Energy (TASE: NOFR), sees wave energy as an exciting new frontier.
"Our mission has always been to automate renewable energy maintenance for maximum efficiency and sustainability," said Hagai Climor, Chairman of BladeRanger.
"This collaboration allows us to extend our proven technology to wave energy and ensure these systems stay in top shape with minimal manual intervention."
Following this successful test, and provided BladeRanger develops a comprehensive drone-based maintenance solution tailored for Eco Wave Power's needs, the companies' plan to explore a long-term strategic collaboration - paving the way for widespread deployment of drone technology at the Los Angeles site and Eco Wave Power's growing project pipeline worldwide.
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About Blade Ranger
BladeRanger Ltd. (TASE: BLDR) develops and operates autonomous drone-based solutions for cleaning, inspection, and predictive maintenance of renewable energy and industrial assets. The company's technology eliminates the need for manual labor, reduces costs, and improves efficiency by using smart drones equipped with advanced imaging and diagnostics.
BladeRanger currently provides automated cleaning services for large-scale solar installations and is expanding its capabilities into new markets such as wave energy and other renewable infrastructure. The company is committed to delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable maintenance solutions for the global energy transition.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power (NASDAQ: WAVE) is a pioneering onshore wave energy company transforming ocean and sea waves into clean, cost-efficient electricity using its patented and intelligent technology.
With a strong commitment to addressing climate change, the Company developed and operates Israel's first grid-connected wave energy power station-recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and co-funded by EDF Renewables IL.
Eco Wave Power is actively expanding its global footprint, with upcoming projects planned in the Port of Los Angeles, Portugal, Taiwan, and India-contributing to a growing project pipeline of 404.7 MW.
The Company has earned support and recognition from leading international organizations, including the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK, and the Horizon 2020 program, and is a proud recipient of the United Nations Global Climate Action Award.
Eco Wave Power's American Depositary Shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "WAVE." For more information, please visit www.ecowavepower.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses its expectation that the autonomous drones potentially lower the Company's operating expenses, reduce downtime, and boost energy output, making wave power even more competitive with other renewable sources, and the companies' plan to explore a long-term strategic collaboration - paving the way for widespread deployment of drone technology at the Los Angeles site and Eco Wave Power's growing project pipeline worldwide. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will", or variations of such words, and similar references to future periods. These forward-looking statements and their implications are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance and are based on the current expectations of the management of Eco Wave Power and are subject to a number of factors, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and may be outside of Eco Wave Power's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Eco Wave Power undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Eco Wave Power is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Eco Wave Power's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2025, which is available on the on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and other documents filed or furnished to the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
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