Energy giant Octopus warns customers to use less power during solar eclipse

The UK’s biggest household energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the UK’s largest solar eclipse in 30 years, warning that solar power will “plummet”

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The energy supplier plans to ‘reward’ customers for switching off

The popular energy company announced the discounted electricity for the eclipse this week

Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years

NewsCost Of LivingOctopus EnergyThe energy giant has urged customers to avoid running them13:31, 10 Aug 2026Octopus Energy has urged millions of households to use less electricity during the solar eclipse. The energy giant has urged customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wedn

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse? Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during th