The Chief Minister says Manx pressure has caused the developer of winds farms in the Irish sea to look again at proposals.
Speaking in Tynwald, Allan Bell was answering a question from Onchan member Peter Karran about safety concerns, should hundreds of the giant turbines be erected.
The Steam Packet has said their sailings, particularly in the winter months, could be hit hard.
Mr Bell told members there would now be a delay:
Forecasters warn of snow over higher ground later
Higher routes such as Mountain Road could be affected by slight accumulations
Patient calls for more transparency over ENT waiting times and services
She feels 'deeply distressed' to leave symptoms unresolved over a prolonged time
Hopes to replace Castletown Golf Links site with "5-star hotel"
Demolition of former hotel site is underway
More local authorities announce above inflation rate rises
Jurby, Michael and Santon all announce increases for residents