Next to the 3 MW demonstrators up-scaled offshore solar PV parks are planned. The technical design includes the anchoring and mooring system, operation and maintenance as well as the electrical infrastructure. First, the implementation of offshore solar PV with a capacity of 10-100 MW will be investigated. In a later stage of the project GW scale designs are envisioned.

The 1.2 MW wave energy array demonstrated in the project is a key steppingstone towards future large deployments. The technical design includes the anchoring and mooring system, operation and maintenance as well as the electrical infrastructure. Some of which will be constructed during the end of the project for parks with a capacity of 5-25 MW. Larger parks, around 300 MW capacity will be investigated theoretically.

The electrical, mechanical & operational interaction as well as the risk profile of wind energy with offshore solar PV and wave energy will be analysed. New autonomous robotic systems for shared maintenance and inspection are tested at both locations (BE & PT) and added to an operation and maintenance model.

The source diversification will also accelerate developments of green H2 through an improved business case stemming from higher load factors enabled by the more consistent power profile from combined wave, wind and solar PV generation. The effect of this on onshore and offshore produced green hydrogen will be investigated.

Specific business cases for parks in Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal and Belgium are designed. Two export cases for Chile and California are further explored. The associated project developers and wind park owners are part of the project and facilitate the integration of these innovative technologies.

To better evaluate the business case of upscaled offshore solar PV and wave energy multiple scenarios on worldwide installation are modelled. The resolving cost-reduction will be key to achieve bankable business cases of multi-source parks.

Based on the findings of the large-scale park design, the business cases, demonstrations and energy system, advisory documents for policy makers will be made. Those focus on improved marine spatial planning, permitting and subsidising efforts to relief environmental and social pressure while accelerating the energy transition with offshore renewables.

A European as well as regional (BeNeLux, Iberia, Ireland) energy system model will be established. Based on a detailed resource model and the output of the demonstrations it will showcase the effect of integrating wave and offshore solar PV devices in the energy system.

To improve the engagement with local stakeholders there are several events planned at the Blue Accelerator, WavEC test site and marine energy hub of DMEC. These events have the objective to show them the benefits of offshore solar PV, Wave energy converters and floating wind while trying to understand the challenges of local coastal communities, local supply chain, port authorities, governments, shipping industry, fisherman, aquaculture firms and others.