VOICED : Pellworm Germanys green energy island

The video discusses an island in Germany that operates entirely on self-produced green energy. Initially a test site for solar panels and wind turbines in the 1980s, it now serves as a model for Germany's future energy plans post-nuclear power. The transition was led by local residents, considering environmental impacts like bird migration. The island's economy benefits from tourism and energy production, with farmers also generating energy. The government incentivizes green energy with tax reductions. The island produces excess energy, sold externally, but faces challenges in storing solar and wind energy, with biogas offering a stable alternative.

What was the initial purpose of the island's green energy project in the 1980s?

• To improve local agriculture

• To test solar panels and wind turbines

• To increase nuclear power usage

• To reduce tourism

Who primarily led the transition to green energy on the island?

• International organizations

• Local people

• The German government

• Large energy providers

What incentive does the German government provide to encourage green energy production?

• Increased subsidies for fossil fuels

• Reduced taxes for producers

• Mandatory energy quotas

• Free solar panels

How does the island manage to produce more energy than it consumes?

• By importing energy from neighboring regions

• By reducing energy consumption drastically

• Through efficient use of fossil fuels

• By generating three times the energy it uses

What is the main challenge with solar and wind energy on the island?

• High cost of production

• Lack of government support

• Environmental damage

• Difficulty in storing the energy