[yellow_viper]

This is obviously terrible news, but Britain isn't really known for its sun. Most of our renewable energy comes from wind.

http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/

(it's not very windy today. This usually sits at 10-15%)

[undersuit]

I don't see how bringing up the lackluster amount of solar energy Britain receives is supposed to relieve the effects of a tax increase.

[yellow_viper]

Just stating that it'd be a much problem if this was wind. Most days in Britain are overcast anyway. Rains 200-250 days a year where I am

[eagletusk]

Neither is Germany which currently has more installed solar capacity than USA and China.

[yellow_viper]

Germany, and all of continental Europe receive significantly more sun than the UK.