Orsted is working with the Isle of Man Government to explore providing a new windfarm within Isle of Man territorial waters, the windfarm is called Mooir Vannin. Orsted will be responsible for connecting the wind farm via an onshore cable to Penwortham, this aspect will be known as the East Irish Sea Transmission Project.
The East Irish Sea Transmission Project is seeking consent to bring secure renewable energy from the Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters to UK consumers via a grid connection point at Penwortham.
It is set to deliver in the region of 1.4 GW of secure, low-cost, clean energy to UK consumers connecting green energy directly to the UK grid, helping us move closer to a net-zero future.
The anticipated operational start date will be between 2032 and 2033, with power being generated from that point.
Orsted are holding a series of community information events as an opportunity for you to meet with members of their team and learn more about the proposals at this early stage.
We are sharing details of these upcoming community information events so that Wyre residents have the opportunity to voice their opinions and keep informed.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during the opening hours – there is no need to register in advance.
Community information events
Monday 8 September - 13:00 – 18:00 at Southport Community Centre, 99 Norwood Rd, Southport, PR8 6HQ
Tuesday 9 September, 14:00 – 19:00 at Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF
Wednesday 10 September, 14:00 – 19:00 at The Hightown Club, Thirlmere Road, Hightown, Liverpool, Merseyside, L38 3RQ
Thursday 11 September, 14:00 – 19:00 at Hambleton Village Hall, Hambleton, Lancashire, FY6 9BZ
Friday 12 September, 14:00 – 19:00 at Newton, Salwick & Clifton Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Newton with Scales, Preston, PR4 3RX
Saturday 13 September, 11:00 – 16:00 t Penwortham Arts Centre - ‘The Venue’, Liverpool Road, Preston, United Kingdom, PR1 9XE
To learn more about the project and the upcoming community information events visit eastirishseatransmissionproject.co.uk
If you have any questions in relation to the project and/or the community information events you can email EISTransmission@orsted.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for this project?
Orsted is working with the Isle of Man Government to explore providing a new windfarm within Isle of Man territorial waters, the windfarm is called Mooir Vannin. Orsted will be responsible for connecting the wind farm via an onshore cable to Penwortham, this aspect will be known as the East Irish Sea Transmission Project
What involvement does Wyre Council have in this project?
Wyre Council will communicate updates and information to Wyre residents, when they are received from Orsted. Wyre Council is not involved in the planning or decision making of this project. The Planning Application will be determined by Government as it is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Where can I find more information about this project?
You can find more information about this project on Orsted's website, https://eastirishseatransmissionproject.co.uk/
Who can I contact if I have a question about this project?
If you have any questions in relation to the project and you can email EISTransmission@orsted.com