A plan to construct more wind turbines between the Isle of Man and the Cumbrian coastline have been scaled back following a public consultation on the island.
Orsted’s proposed Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm was to be made up of 100 turbines which would produce 1.4 gigawatts of power.
The revised plan is for a farm of 87 turbines which would also be smaller at 350m compared to 389m originally planned.
The company, which also operates the Walney wind farm, says it has reduced the overall area covered by the proposed development by 17%.
The changes will cut the visual impact on the north of the island and also allow greater sea room for shipping services linking the island with the UK. A smaller array will also leave more room around Queen Scallop fishing grounds.
Orsted has also agreed to take steps to avoid disturbance to mammals and birds by working with environmental agencies.
The revised plans will now be submitted to the Isle of Man government in the spring. The company hopes the farm will be operating between 2030 and 2032.
