Manx Utilities looking for turbine manufacturers for windfarm discussions

Friday, 29 September 2023 08:24

Manx Utilities is looking for wind turbine manufacturers or contractors for discussions about the Island's onshore windfarm.

The Authority is aiming to create 20 megawatts of energy from the windfarm as well as 10 megawatts from solar panels.

Wind turbines will be installed at either a site at Sulby and Druidale or Earystane and Scards, with the aim of being operational in 2026.

Manx Utilities is now looking for parties interested in providing the turbines, which will generate a third of the Island's renewable power.

Provisional meetings with technical specialists will be held in a couple of weeks.

More from Isle of Man News

New ferry terminal question to be raised in Tynwald

When will the Island's new ferry terminal finally be ready for the public to use?
Amended planning app for possible place of worship submitted

A church hoping to turn a former shop into a place of worship has submitted amended plans.
Come TORQ this TT

Two charities have teamed-up to create a mental health and wellbeing service for TT riders.
Gas prices will be reviewed twice this year

The Island's utilities regulator says it'll review gas prices twice this year.
Minister says staff changes held-up Transport Strategy

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says staffing changes have held up his department's Transport Strategy.
DfE says TT fireworks aren't made from plastic

The Department for Enterprise says it doesn't fish discarded plastic out of Douglas Bay after the TT fireworks display - because it doesn't use plastic.
Cook with disposable BBQs safely, urges Fire Service

If you're planning to have a barbecue in the sunshine today, ensure you do so safely.
One person from Island on 2024 Sunday Times Rich List

Just one Island resident has made it onto this year's list of Britain's richest people.