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 is the significance of the island producing three times more energy than it uses?

What challenges does the island face regarding energy storage?