Isle of Man loadshedding battery backup

Will the Isle of Man be short of baseload power?

Both UK and RoI are predicted to become short of baseload power over the next decade. Opportunities for the Isle of Man to provide stabilising power to GB or ROI from a large-scale baseload power station, e.g. biomass or a small modular reactor? Neither option is without challenge, but likely provide the greatest potential for export.

Can the Isle of Man provide stabilising power to GB or ROI?

Opportunities for the Isle of Man to provide stabilising power to GB or ROI from a large-scale baseload power station, e.g. biomass or a small modular reactor? Neither option is without challenge, but likely provide the greatest potential for export. These options have not been explored in the analysis.

Why did Manx Utilities partner with EVOLT charging?

As part of its ongoing commitment to future-proof the Island's EV infrastructure and make it easier and quicker than ever before for drivers to charge their vehicles, Manx Utilities has partnered with Evolt Charging to manage and expand the network. It follows the withdrawal of the current supplier, Pod-Point, from the public charging market.

Will Manx Utilities transition to a new charging station?

Manx Utilities believes the transition, which is due to be completed by the end of the year, will maintain and significantly enhance the quality and capacity of charging stations.

Where are Manx's new charging stations being built?

Designed to ensure key locations across the Island are equipped with charging stations for the long-term and using the latest technology, work on the network is due to begin next month, starting at Manx Utilities’ Ballacottier HQ, the Comis Hotel and on Loch Promenade.