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Can wind power be exported from the Isle of man to GB?

Given the high proportion of wind being installed in both UK and Irish waters over the next ten – thirty years (see Fig. 9 and Fig. 10) there may be limited opportunity to export power generated from offshore wind from the Isle of Man to GB, if it has to be brought onto the island first.

Where does the Isle of Man electricity come from?

The majority of the Isle of Man’s electricity is currently sourced from fossil fuels. The interconnector is a source of carbon neutral electricity on island and also provides a route to export electricity to the GB Market.

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 are emissions affecting the Isle of Man?

Consequently, emissions in this sector are increasing as other sectors decarbonise and electrify. Electricity generation (including emissions from both the Manx Utilities and the Energy from Waste plant) is currently the dominant source of carbon emissions on the Isle of Man, accounting for 33% of the island’s emissions at 245KT per year.

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.

Would the Isle of Man need a power purchase agreement?

The Isle of Man would require a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) or merchant trading of power to allow export to other jurisdictions. This would also require additional interconnectors between the Island and GB. As mentioned, these are unlikely to be economically favourable.