Work Package 2 System Integration & Role in Future Energy Systems: focuses on the integration of energy hubs into the main energy systems.

Work Package 3 Sustainability, Social Acceptance, Regulation & Economics

WP3 addresses crucial interdisciplinary aspects necessary for the successful deployment of offshore energy hubs. This work package employs advanced social science methodologies, examining sustainability and societal dynamics alongside regulatory frameworks and economic models. The core objective is to establish a comprehensive overview of the key issues and state-of-the-art practices, delineating clear pathways for addressing current challenges and future research directions. The work package encompasses four strategic work streams:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Developing methodologies to evaluate environmental impacts, material usage, and sustainability implications associated with offshore energy hubs.
• Ownership Structures & Financing Aspects: Investigating optimal ownership and financing models, including Public-Private-Partnerships, to foster efficient investment and market development.
• Market Design, Regulation, and International Cooperation: Exploring regulatory frameworks, market mechanisms, and cross-border integration strategies essential for creating efficient and harmonized offshore energy markets.
• Social Acceptability and Community Benefits: Assessing the social implications, community engagement strategies, and local benefit frameworks to ensure positive societal impacts and sustainable integration with coastal communities.

WP3 is committed to stakeholder engagement through targeted workshops, actively involving energy hub owners, transmission system operators, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, civil society organizations, and community groups, to ensure practical relevance and comprehensive stakeholder perspectives in all outputs.

Work Package 4 Communication and Dissemination