Large solar generator for homes Isle of Man

What would a biomass generator do for the Isle of Man?

The biomass generators would allow the Isle of Man to maintain supply to key sectors (e.g. buildings providing public services, data-centres) as well as an increased domestic area relative to Scenario 2 in the event of a GB black-out, with other sectors quickly reconnected following restoration of supply.

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.

Is it time to install solar panels in the Manx?

Even on a bright Manx winters day a panel can generate a considerable amount of electricity (perhaps 30% of capacity). There is something very satisfying about receiving an energy bill from Manx Utilities which is not only zero, they might pay you because of excess energy sold to the grid. There has never been a better time to install solar.

How will the electricity sector change in the Isle of Man?

As the uptake for electric heating and electric vehicles increases, the electricity sector will have to grow to meet future demand. The majority of the Isle of Man’s electricity is currently sourced from fossil fuels.

Does the Isle of Man import energy from the UK?

The Isle of Man currently imports all of its energy from the UK (with the exception of what is produced from Sulby). In all future models, the Isle of Man remains dependent on GB for the provision of baseload. This is the case even where capacity is increased by building excess renewables, as the stabilisation is still provided by interconnectors.

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.