Who is Islands Energy Group?

Islands Energy Group is made up of three businesses based in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man – Guernsey Energy, Island Energy and Isle of Man Energy. It is the only gas supplier for domestic, commercial and industrial customers in the islands. It also sells domestic appliances including cookers and washing machines.

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.

Could a CAIR vie windfarm produce 149gwh of electricity?

But Manx Utilities has published an estimate of 64% for the potential load factor at its proposed Cair Vie windfarm at Earystane. It says a 26.4MW windfarm there could produce a potential yield of 149GWh of renewable electricity per year - enough to supply more than a third of current electricity demand in the Isle of Man.

How will Cura affect gas prices in the Isle of Man?

Gas prices in the Isle of Man are set to drop by 16%, following the approval earlier today, effective from the 7th January 2024. The regulatory framework implemented by CURA is based on objective observation of the current energy market and enables quick decision making.

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.