MCC played a pivotal role in reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing the consultation responses, delivering:

1. Thematic and Quantitative Analysis of Stakeholder Responses

• Processed and categorized thousands of responses, identifying recurring themes and stakeholder concerns.
• Analyzed sentiment and trends, determining whether responses were urging action, supportive with reservations, or providing advice.
• Extracted insights from key questions, including:
  • Environmental mitigation and compensation strategies.
  • Planning, consent, and licensing considerations.
  • Grid coordination and offshore wind network design.
  • Impacts on aviation, shipping, and other seabed users.

2. Expert Policy Engagement and Recommendations

• Led expert discussions with DESNZ to interpret consultation findings and assess policy implications.
• Mapped out stakeholder positions on controversial issues, such as:
  • The balance between offshore wind expansion and environmental protection.
  • The role of multi-purpose interconnectors (MPIs) and grid coordination.
  • The impact of aviation radar interference and maritime navigation.
• Provided strategic policy recommendations, ensuring that DESNZ’s approach aligned with net-zero targets, energy security goals, and regulatory best practices.

3. Final Government Consultation Report

• Authored a structured, data-driven report summarizing the consultation results.
• Highlighted key takeaways, including stakeholder sentiment distribution and areas requiring further policy refinement.
• Outlined government response options, helping DESNZ refine the Offshore Wind NPS (EN-3) for future implementation.

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