TV personality Noel Edmonds has publicly declared his opposition to the proposed Mooir Vannin Offshore Wind Farm, saying he would not support election candidates who back the development.

In a recent video posted to his official Instagram and Facebook accounts, one follower asked the former Deal of No Deal presenter whether he had commented on the project, writing: 'Have you commented on the Mooir Vannin industrial wind project? It will be devastating to our beautiful natural environment. I hope you stand up publicly against it before it's too late.'

To be eligible to vote in the Isle of Man, an individual must have been resident on the island for at least the previous 12 months and be registered.

He said: 'There's an election coming in which I am not entitled to vote, but I certainly would not support any candidate who thought the development was beneficial to the people of the island.'

To be able to vote on the Isle of Man an individual must have been a permanent resident for atleast the previous 12 months and be registered on the electoral voting system.

His comments come as the proposed wind farm continues to be examined through the Marine Infrastructure Consent process.

This week, Manx Utilities said there is no certainty the development would lead to lower electricity bills and argued that potential future power purchase agreements should not form part of the planning considerations.

Treasury has also submitted evidence to the examination, describing Ørsted's estimate that the project could generate around £2bn in taxation and rent over its 35-year lifespan as a 'reasonable assumption'.

Mooir Vannin is the Isle of Man's first proposed offshore wind farm and is being developed by Danish renewable energy company Ørsted.

Edmonds has long been involved in campaigning on renewable energy issues.

In 2004, he helped found the Renewable Energy Foundation, a UK-registered charity which says it promotes sustainable energy development through energy conservation and the use of renewable energy.

The organisation has, however, become best known for its criticism of wind power and has been described by critics as an anti-wind lobbying group, a characterisation it disputes according to the Guardian.