Octopus Energy urges households to reduce usage during solar eclipse

Octopus Energy has urged millions of UK customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday during the deepest solar eclipse in nearly 30 years. The eclipse will cut solar power generation, straining the grid.

🐿️ This is a clever demand-side management move that turns a celestial event into a tangible energy-saving opportunity.