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Why was Earystane and Scard selected for a possible onshore windfarm?

Broadcast on:
09 Oct 2023

Last week, Manx Utilities confirmed a site at Earystane and Scard as its preferred place for a windfarm.

It was one of two sites being considered to meet government's commitment to developing an onshore windfarm by 2026.

So why was this selected as its final choice, and what happens now?

Siobhán Fletcher talks onshore wind, solar power and myth-busting with the MUA's Transition Programme Manager, Lizzie Riley.