energy demand

Aerial image of a data centre in Ireland.

July 29, 2024

Data centres consumed 21% of Ireland’s metered electricity in 2023

The Central Statistics Office for Ireland has released metered electricity consumption statistics for 2023, showing that data centres in the country took a 21% share of the total usage.

July 16, 2024

Energy demand saw rapid 1300MW pick up during Euro 2024 football final halftime

National Grid ESO has revealed that during half time of the Euro 2024 Spain vs England final, there was a rapid demand pick up of 1300MW.

All groups have until 19 January 2024 to respond. Image: Pxhere.

October 12, 2023

Energy debt reached ‘highest ever level’ confirms Ofgem

Using data from the summer period, Ofgem has confirmed that energy debt levels reached £2.6 billion, the highest figure on record.

Grid connections have bene cited as being a major obstacle to the UK's net zero goals. Image: Pxhere NC.

March 6, 2023

Grid connection changes will see demand outpace necessary upgrades, says Vattenfall

Vattenfall Networks has indicated that under proposed reforms for grid connectivity, demand will outpace required network upgrades to facilitate new technologies.

December 22, 2022

Christmas lights and a Silent Night: 10 festive energy facts

December 12, 2022

Octopus Energy customers move 450MWh across four demand flexibility service periods

Octopus Energy customers moved almost 450MWh of energy consumption across four demand flexibility periods with over £1 million saved collectively.

November 24, 2022

Octopus Energy’s second ‘Saving Sessions’ trial sees energy demand reduced by 112MW

Octopus Energy has confirmed its second “Saving Sessions” trial saw customers reduce their energy demand by a collective 112MW.

Origin ‘upgrades’ FY2023 energy market outlook due to strong contribution from Octopus Energy. Image: Octopus Energy.

October 10, 2022

Octopus Energy introduces energy flexibility scheme with financial incentive for customers

A new energy flexibility scheme introduced by Octopus Energy could save customers £100 on energy bills and reduce demand during peak usage hours.

August 1, 2022

Could V2G help solve the air con conundrum?

ADE: ‘recent governmental moves risk undermining positive climate action’. Image: Getty Images.

July 29, 2022

Renewables accounted for 40% of UK generation in 2021 as demand rebounded from pandemic lows

Renewables accounted for 40% of the UK’s electricity generation in 2021, according to new figures from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES).

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