Offshore wind farm plans to be "reviewed, refined and adapted"

Follows feedback from public consultation

Plans for a new offshore wind farm off the coast of the Isle of Man are going to be "reviewed, refined and adapted" following feedback from the public.

Ørsted – the business behind proposals for the Mooir Vannin project – says it's 'encouraged' by responses to the consultation it held between July and September.

The developer's hoping to build up to 100 wind turbines in water off the east coast of the Island, with most of the electricity being generated for the UK market.

It's now working on a consultation report, considering the questions and concerns raised.

John Galloway, Ørsted Development Director for the Isle of Man, says: "We would like to thank everyone who took the time to take part in the community consultation on the Isle of Man’s first offshore wind farm. 

"We have received support from residents who share our enthusiasm for the economic and secure green energy benefits that the wind farm could provide for during its 35-year operational lifetime.

"We would also like to thank members of the public for the questions and concerns raised, and these will all be carefully considered and shared in a detailed Consultation Report. 

"It is important to note the plans we presented for consultation were a maximum design scenario that shows the potential impact of the greatest size, number and widest spread of turbines at the closest edge to the shore. 

"Our proposals will now be reviewed, refined, and adapted ahead of submitting a planning application next year.

"We’re continuing work with Manx Utilities, proposing a link that can provide enough electricity for the Island’s future energy demand utilising the Isle of Man’s first offshore wind farm – Mooir Vannin.  

"We’re also continuing to work with departments across Isle of Man Government on how the full economic benefits of the project can be secured and delivered for the long term, across the whole community."

The consultation period ran from 15 July to 11 September. 

While the consultation period has closed, detailed information, including all visualisations of the wind farm from the east coast, can be found here.