Moghrey Mie Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 https://www.gov.im/news/2023/feb/15/work-begins-on-ambitious-plan-to-decarbonise-islands-electricity-generation-by-2030/ Makes you wonder why they didn't put solar on the brand new Vehicle Testing Centre when it was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Its fantastic News At Last! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Can't wait for planning permission for onshore wind. The objections will be coming from every nimby 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Not to be a naysayer but the track recocord of this government (or any of the last 15 incarnations) its a load of bollocks, and even if it was not this government would soon make it so 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bastard Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Good for them. Any move towards energy independence has got to be a good thing for the island with what's going on in the world. Gas is economically a dead duck at the moment, and our reliance on it is a huge weakness. Genuinely positive, a great first step. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Great press release. I'll withhold any further comment until it can be actually seen they are doing something, other than just saying something. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Fantastic news, if about 20-30 years too late! Better late than never. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Its fantastic News At Last! I think Friends of the Earth and others have been saying we need renewable energy for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, NoTail said: Can't wait for planning permission for onshore wind. The objections will be coming from every nimby Presumably they will claim urgent strategic need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Sounds good but I'll not hold my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I'll hold my breath too. I imagine it'll cause some issue with Crogga raising finance too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, NoTailT said: I'll hold my breath too. I imagine it'll cause some issue with Crogga raising finance too? I doubt there will be any problem raising the money, rather the climate change deniers and NIMBYs. Lots of windfarms round here, site them well and they really blend in. Side note: should be testing my 16 x 400 watt solar panels tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 This was discussed on Mannin Line today and apparently it is not as good as it sounds regarding onshore wind farms. They only produce energy when there is wind….obviously and it is only windy enough to make the turbines work one day in every seven so we are talking a much lower figure than quoted. The noise coming from one is about the same as a chain saw. Solar panels need replacing every 15 years. The countries who are prominent in their use of natural power Denmark and Germany were mentioned currently have the most expensive electricity. Now I am just throwing these so called facts into the ring they are not my ideas but before we all go goody, goody all are energy problems are solved they are worth a thought. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, NoTail said: Can't wait for planning permission for onshore wind. The objections will be coming from every nimby You beat me to it. I am sure that will put an end to it for sure. It was interesting in Laxey where environmental benefits were soon sold down the river when the nimbies managed to get the sewage works moved to errr....the top of a hill......meaning .....errr...lots of pumping and errrr......in someone else's back yard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, hissingsid said: This was discussed on Mannin Line today and apparently it is not as good as it sounds regarding onshore wind farms. They only produce energy when there is wind….obviously and it is only windy enough to make the turbines work one day in every seven so we are talking a much lower figure than quoted. The noise coming from one is about the same as a chain saw. Solar panels need replacing every 15 years. The countries who are prominent in their use of natural power Denmark and Germany were mentioned currently have the most expensive electricity. Now I am just throwing these so called facts into the ring they are not my ideas but before we all go goody, goody all are energy problems are solved they are worth a thought. That is possibly the biggest pile of bollocks ever spouted. Where did that nonsense come from Here is the last years profile for the UK 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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