Britain's First Sun Park Goes Live

The UK's first large-scale solar park has started generating energy, but financial challenges and government policy changes threaten its future. The reduction in tariffs for electricity generated by solar parks may lead to financial failure, discouraging large-scale projects. While Germany's solar industry thrives, the UK's policy changes aim to support smaller projects. Without policy adjustments, the UK may struggle to meet renewable energy targets.

What is the main reason the founder of the Green Energy company believes the solar industry in the UK might fail?

• Reduction in electricity payment rates

• Insufficient solar panels

• High maintenance costs

• Lack of government support

Why did the UK government change the feed-in tariff scheme?

• To promote large-scale solar projects

• To reduce electricity prices

• To encourage small-scale solar projects

• To increase government revenue

What was the original intention of the feed-in tariff scheme according to the government?

• To increase household electricity bills

• To eliminate solar energy

• To support large enterprises

• To focus on small-scale solar projects

How does the solar industry in Germany compare to that in the UK?

• Germany's solar industry is significantly larger

• The UK has a larger solar industry

• Both countries have similar solar industries

• Germany employs fewer people in the solar industry

What is the public sentiment in the UK regarding the changes in solar energy policy?

• Supportive of the government's decision

• Optimistic about future developments

• Indifferent to the changes

• Disappointed due to missed opportunities