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That is more a new verses old comparison. Cam belts, etc are replaced after a lot of miles / many years of driving. Many cars don’t have them. Particulate filters need replacing if a diesel vehicle is not driven as designed. However, many standard service consumables such as cabin filters, lamps, screenwash, wipers, etc will still need replacing. Oil, oil filter and air filter obviously don’t. Brake pads and discs, and tyres are likely to be changed more often on an EV, as they are generally heavier. This will also affect suspension, ball joints, tie rods more significantly in the future. So basically, long term maintenance is likely to cost at least as much, assuming the lithium cells last long enough for the car’s mechanical components to wear out. Once the cells goes, it is likely an economic write off.

Good choice. Look after the bag, and the value will only ever increase.

Problem in the South with connectivity is that should the privately funded solar farm in Malew go ahead, which it hopefully will, then the extra capability currently available will no longer exist. So it comes down to the government having to decide whether to waste €100,000,000+ of money we cannot afford on the wind farm, or let someone else pay for a solar farm where everyone still benefits? But connectivity is only part of the infrastructure issue, and not the expensive part.

No. By comparison to Worcestershire, Hendersons tastes more like balsamic vinegar. Absolutely gorgeous. Both have a place. I prefer Hendersons.

Whom ever proof read that needs sacking. Full of errors. (I am not talking about the prices)

Problem with a wind farm in the south is lack of infrastructure in every possible way. On top of which nobody down south wants it. However, the biggest problem is the island cannot afford it. The whole idea needs to be kicked into touch!

I agree. However, Lake Road includes considerable stores, large staff canteen, public toilets, convenience store and bakery, which are unlikely to go. The other three all have concessions in that will be going. Results will not be dissimilar in useable space.

Not so sure, by the time you get rid of Subway in Port Erin, and the chemist in Ramsey, give them a redesign, and there will be plenty of space to stock a large Tesco.

Go up Douglas Head and look. Anybody can see how the sand has built up by the War Memorial and focuses the power of the sea at that one specific area. It is obvious! Without doubt!

Actually, it will. Go up Douglas Head and have a look. You can see how the waves are focused.

The seawall is actually fine. It is the build up of sand along the entire length, and lack of groins / chines that has focused the power of the easterly to that area. If they spent a few grand shifting the sand back down the beach, and allow the currently sunken seawall to do its job, the problem would go away virtually overnight! ETA, I was on Douglas Head the other day and the rise in the level of sand causing the problem is clearly visible. Take a look next time you are up there. You can see how it focuses the waves.

Port Erin has Coop, Spar and a health food shop that sells fresh bread, etc. Something people seem to be forgetting, prior to Tesco, there was Safeway. Prior to that, Liptons. There has always been a major competitor for Shoprite. Shoprite did there best to see them off.

Go yo M& S and try their 75P loaves. They are really good. I miss Mollenburg and the odd slice of pasty, but not much else.

You said that you buy online but get fresh items from shops. I said is that the future is in small shops, not large. Two things about shopping online. One, many retailers do in stores deals that are not available online. Two, if you “trudge round” the shop, it allows you to do comparisons and get better value and fresher produce.

I think you are wrong. The future of retail is multiple small outlets, such as Coop, where you bug your fresh goods. Hence the reason for multiple Tesco Express shops and close some large shops, as I said earlier. Interestingly, I think this is an ideal opportunity for local producers and possibly Robinsons to work together and create more outlets. Robinsons already have two, and the produce and variety is great. Also, not mentioned on here before (I think) but that Asian supermarket on Strand Street is brilliant!

I agree. I think most larger stores will close and be replaced by Tesco Express, or similar. May keep Port Erin and large Ramsey shop, and small Peel Tesco Express), but I feel, Winerite, Onchan, Victoria Road, Peel large store and Castletown, Ramsey St Pauls Sq are all in danger.

A couple of years ago I would have agreed with you. However, Asda these days has lowered it’s standards and upped it’s prices. I would prefer to see Waitrose or Booths over here.

Could start with what is left of the £40M set aside to investigate green issues. Besides, It doesn’t have to be done all at once.

You disappoint me. Re-read the concept. It is not a full installation. It is a simple “We pay for it, and give you discount for renting us your roof”.

Do you not understand the simple concept, that the government would basically be paying the net cost (around £2000, before installation, vat, profit, etc.), and that the government installs it for you (at their cost, i.e. free) and in return (as a form of rent for your roof) they give you a reduced rate for electricity? It really is that simple.

That is Happy Diner’s figure

@GD4ELIEven so, still not seriously expensive all things considered.

Not true. 6-10K is for a much bigger system probably with battery backup. No batteries involved here. Only 2KW of PV panels and a sine wave inverter, bought and installed by the government so no vat or additional installation costs. Buying the equipment in bulk will lower the price too, so £2000 is about right.

I am not talking about grants. I am talking about IOMG buying and giving everyone one, 2KW solar cell, and installing it on the roof. The electricity feeds straight into the system. No batteries. No feed in tariff. As a thank you for allowing use of your roof, you get a discounted rate for your electricity. Very simple. Each PV panel costs around £2000. Total cost circa £50 million. Interconnect, and other sources to fill in when required (night time).

Hence the reason Fred the Shred’s idea of helping people invest in PV panels is probably the most sensible way forward. No massive projects. No massive upgrade to the existing network. No huge expense in purchasing white elephants. All of which means it will not happen.