The UK Government’s recognition of the critical status of the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm’s transmission system to export power from Manx territorial waters to the UK marks a significant milestone in the development of the Mooir Vannin project, building upon the initial agreement for lease awarded by the Isle of Man Government in 2015.
The status allows the project to apply for planning consent by making a Development Consent Order (DCO) application in England, utilising all the powers under the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State highlighted the significance of the plans, stating in the document, “The Proposed Development and the Project of which it forms part will play an important role in enabling an energy system that meets the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and the Government’s objectives to create a secure, reliable and affordable energy supply for consumers.”
John Galloway, Development Director for the Isle of Man at Ørsted, said: “This direction by the Secretary of State in the UK is a testament to our commitment to delivering the Island’s first offshore wind farm.
“This is a significant milestone for the project – the ability to apply for a planning consent for enabling transmission infrastructure in the UK is a crucial step towards the successful delivery of the wind farm and realising the Isle of Man’s goals for sustainable economic development and renewable energy.
The direction underscores the importance of the project in meeting both the Isle of Man’s future energy security needs as well as the UK’s ambitious carbon reduction goals by delivering reliable, affordable energy. "
For further details, please refer to the direction on the Government website here.
