Structure

WP1’s main goal is to define the boundary conditions at the demonstration island (Eigerøy) and at the follower islands (Crete and Western Isles), to define the characteristics and interface definition of existing and new components, to optimise the overall concept and to benchmark the concept against other solutions. IN WP1 partners will carry out a detailed analysis of the current situation on the islands, define the layout and the adaptation of the components based on the energy demand of Eigerøy and the Follower Islands, and study the regulatory framework and other relevant aspects for the deployment of the system (geography, islands ecosystems, etc).

WP1 starts at month 1 and ends at month 24.

WP2 aims to provide the characteristics of all the components relevant for the integration into the energy system for simulation modelling. Manufacturers and academia will work together in WP2 also to adapt, manufacture and test different technologies (e.g. ROBINSON’s Energy Management System and related cybersecurity aspects, the innovative gas-turbine and the CHP unit, the AD+BES technology, the storage solutions, and the novel wind turbine). WP2’s results will feed into WP3 and WP4.
WP2 starts at month 7 and ends at month 29.

WP3 will be focused on the simulation and validation of the Energy Management System (EMS). The EMS will be validated at laboratory level considering a cyber-physical approach for components not physically present in the test bench. The system simulation will be oriented to optimised configurations for the project’s islands, including an analysis on the specific environments, their issues and constraints and the definition of management approaches to maximise the system’s performance.

WP3 starts at month 10 and ends at month 39.

The main goal of WP4 is to install the technologies in a real environment, demonstrate the system operability, integrate the energy storage concept through H2 carrier, and demonstrate the decarbonisation of the islands by deploying ROBINSON concept. WP4 will mainly be dedicated to the preparation of the necessary documentation for the pilot installation followed by the demonstration of ROBINSON on the island of Eigerøy, at Prima Protein’s industrial site.

WP4 starts at month 25 and ends at month 48.

WP5 aims to evaluate the sustainability of options for decarbonizing energy systems of geographical islands, focusing on the Demo Island  and on the Follower Islands. The sustainability assessment will take into account economic, environmental and social concerns and carried out involving local stakeholder on the islands in order to consider their preferences. The different approaches and tools developed in WP5 (e.g. LCA, costs analysis, environmental studies, etc) will be developed keeping replicability in mind, therefore allowing further deployment beyond the immediate scope of the project.

WP5 starts at month 1 and ends at month 48.

The main objective of WP6 is to facilitate replicability of ROBINSON concept, identify its marketability and assist business models’ transfer to other locations. Business plans for the different islands communities and replication plans are at the heart of this work package.  Funding schemes to fund the replication of the

ROBINSON concept to other locations will be researched and mapped, including connections to private investors and private planning, assisting in the replication of the concept.

WP6 starts at month 1 and ends at month 48.

WP7 will focus on targeted, effective and high impact dissemination and communication activities. WP7 will contribute to the success of ROBINSON by raising awareness around the projects and its results, targeting key business, scientific and regulatory stakeholders, as well as the general public. WP7 aims also at consolidating synergies with other H2020 funded projects and EX clusters and initiatives (e.g. BRIDGE, the Clean Energy for EU Islands Initiative, etc). These collaborations, anchored on exchange of information, will all possible obstacles to the project’s correct implementation are taken into account.

WP7 starts at month 1 and ends at month 48.

WP8 deals with the coordination and management of all project activities and communication between partners, as well as between the project and the European Commission. The project will be coordinated by ETN, responsible for coordinating the overall running of the whole project, with the assistance of LEITAT (administrative and financial management), and NORCE [scientific & technical coordination and Management and Scientific Committees (MC & SC)].

WP8 starts at month 1 and ends at month 48.