Work starts on Zurich House solar energy project

Thursday, 21 April 2022 07:41

By Meg Walker

Work has begun on a solar energy project which could generate around 70% of electricity used at Zurich’s Isle of Man HQ.

Building work on the project at Zurich house has officially started - with a steel frame being built, followed by the installation of solar panels.

The system is expected to be built, tested and operational before the end of May 2022.

Daphne Caine MHK – Chair of the Island’s Climate Change Transformation Board said the project will help the Island to meet its climate change goals.

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