Mr. Tim Cowhig:

I will take the last question first. There is an obligation on all developers to ensure that when they have a project, it is developed responsibly. They are not allowed to start development until there is a compliance document with the local authority. Any reinstatement required is agreed in advance.

With regard to the turbines being 185 m high, it is important for people to understand that we have not yet decided what size turbine to use. This is part of the process that must be gone through to see what kind of technology can be used after going through the various steps identifying location. We do not yet know what size or kind of turbine can be put in place, although we believe the most efficient will be one at 185 m high. That does not necessarily need to be the turbine height after going through consultation.

The Deputy asked if there will be another property-type bubble with wind turbines. Wind energy and the development of energy in general is very different from commercial development, where building is done one spec and selling occurs afterwards. Projects like this export programme will not proceed until all the necessary binding contracts are put in place, and one of the most important elements is a long-term off-take agreement. One should not end up in a position like we did with the housing boom.

The Deputy also asked if we are reducing our own emissions. This is an export opportunity open to us as a country. We believe we can meet our own 2020 targets and our UK neighbour has an energy shortage and needs to achieve its own targets. If we are rewarded as a country - and not just us as a company - it would make sense for us. There are ways for us to use in future elements like interconnection.