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.

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.

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Will intermittent renewables be profitable for the Isle of Man?

It is unlikely that the export of intermittent renewables will be profitable for the Isle of Man given the reasons outlined in this document. The Isle of Man currently imports all of its energy from the UK (with the exception of what is produced from Sulby).

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.