Wind farm company eyes Manx base

Tue, 15 Oct 2013

Government has confirmed it's in discussions with a wind farm company about erecting five turbines on the Island.

Pro Wind wants to invest in a manufacturing base here.

It's sister company Xzeres – which builds and markets small wind powered energy turbines – is looking to set up two projects in Jurby.

Economic Development Minister John Shimmin says that the department is getting onboard with the plans: