How much will the windfarm cost?

The cost of the scheme is partly dependent on the findings of the survey work and planning conditions, both of which are intended to balance the impact of any development on the community and the environment.

An indicative business case, which provided the anticipated cost for the project, including feasibility, first stage design, second stage design, environmental impact assessments, site preparation, construction and commissioning, was endorsed by the Manx Utilities’ Board in June 2023. The schedule of costs have been validated by a cost consultant and we expect the cost of wind generation to be no greater than 5 pence per kilowatt hour which is lower than the cost of gas.

We will be running competitive commercial procurement exercises in the future, which will finalise the project costs.