Wave energy developer Eco Wave Power has teamed up with BladeRanger, a company specializing in automated drone-based cleaning and diagnostics, to introduce drone-powered maintenance for its wave energy technology.
The collaboration was demonstrated at Eco Wave Power’s grid-connected site at the Jaffa Port, where BladeRanger’s drones cleaned and inspected the floaters that convert wave motion into electricity.
According to the company, the use of autonomous drones is expected to lower operating expenses, reduce downtime, and improve output. Operational costs at Eco Wave Power’s Jaffa Port and Gibraltar sites have previously reached up to 4% of project CAPEX annually. Drone-based cleaning and predictive maintenance could reduce these costs and improve reliability.
“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.”
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BladeRanger, which has deployed drone solutions for solar companies such as Nofar Energy, said wave energy represents a new field for its technology.
“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.”
The companies plan to explore a long-term collaboration following the test, including potential deployment of drone-based maintenance at Eco Wave Power ‘s Los Angeles project and future developments.