Could the Isle of Man re-import electricity from an offshore wind farm?

With interconnectors the Isle of Man could re-import electricity generated from an offshore wind farm, allowing GB to manage the balancing. This would likely result in much lower costs to consumers. CFDs are not currently open to the Isle of Man as it is not part of the UK.

How will the electricity sector change in the Isle of Man?

As the uptake for electric heating and electric vehicles increases, the electricity sector will have to grow to meet future demand. The majority of the Isle of Man’s electricity is currently sourced from fossil fuels.

Can we build more than the Isle of Man's first offshore wind farm?

Together we can build more than the Isle of Man’s first offshore wind farm – we can lay the foundation for lasting economic investment, develop skills, create jobs, and protect and enhance the marine environment.

How can a power interconnector be used in the Isle of Man?

The interconnector can be used to supply the additional energy demand, as well as balancing capability. The diesel engines at Peel and Pulrose with a collective output of 90 MW can together meet island demand. These generating assets and the interconnector can meet the Isle of Man electricity demand requirements.

How will a wind farm impact the Isle of Man?

Environmental: The development of a 700-800 MW capacity wind farm in Manx territorial waters will provide the IoM with renewable, zero carbon electricity. Such a development will play a key role in decarbonising the Isle of Man economy to meet net zero targets.

What would a biomass generator do for the Isle of Man?

The biomass generators would allow the Isle of Man to maintain supply to key sectors (e.g. buildings providing public services, data-centres) as well as an increased domestic area relative to Scenario 2 in the event of a GB black-out, with other sectors quickly reconnected following restoration of supply.