Work package 1 seeks to demonstrate continuous operation of a new two-stage concept for capturing industrial waste carbon into an aqueous carbonate solution, which is subsequently used as carbon source for algae-based utilisation. The concept reduces the number and complexity of processing units associated with CO₂ capture, compression and temporary storage and facilitates its transport to external algae cultivation facilities.

Work package 2 will develop whole-system models to identify and optimise the most viable configurations for the algae-based carbon capture and utilisation system developed in WP1. Different types of photobioreactors will be explored (e.g., floating reactor, artificial illumination) and combined with site-specific data to conduct full technoeconomic analysis and scale-up predictions.

Work package 3 focuses on stakeholder engagement and impact generation. Working with our partners, industrial clusters and policymakers we will gather critical information from existing clusters to inform technology development in WPs 1 and 2. Technical findings will then be combined with stakeholder interviews to build a business case for alternative algae-based CO₂ capture configurations and routes to market.