Octopus Energy urges households to reduce usage during solar eclipse
💡 Why it matters
If widely adopted, this could prevent grid instability and reduce reliance on fossil fuel backups during peak evening hours.
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.
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