Tag: electricity
Data centre power to double in next 5 years, NATO warns of Internet sea cable sabotage
The amount of electricity needed to power the world’s data centres is expected to double in the next five years, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Most of […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Could electricity be beamed wirelessly from space?
Space chiefs are to investigate whether electricity could be beamed wirelessly from orbit into millions of homes. The European Space Agency will this week likely approve a three-year study to […]
8 tips to cut the cost of heating bills this winter
Many households will be worried about the impact of rising energy prices this winter – and into next year – following the government’s announcement that the energy price guarantee for […]
Euro 2020 Final causes major spike in electricity demand
England v Italy in Euro 2020 Final led to one of the biggest electricity surges in modern times. The Euro 2020 semi-final match saw a surge of 1800MW at half-time. […]
Which? reveals true scale of unreported energy complaints
New research from Which? reveals that industry data vastly underestimates the true scale of energy complaints – with consumers feeling let down by suppliers on billing, payments, customer service and […]
Savvy Brit motorists could save over £40K in fuel by going electric, claims EDF
The average British motorist will spend over a staggering £56,000 on fuel in a lifetime, according to new figures from EDF Energy. With the average lifetime cost of charging an […]
Energy firms well off 2020 smart meter target, Which? warns
Large energy suppliers need to triple the current rate of smart meter installation to hit a target of replacing all existing meters by 2020, according to new analysis from Which? […]
Watch how much electricity the UK is generating in near real time
As environmental concerns are ever more important, how can we make informed decisions about what we should do? Check out this website where you can monitor the real time energy […]
Hot Stepper Orange Power Wellies charge your phone using heat from your feet!
Here's a great gadget idea for the green-conscious festival goer (or tech savvy farmer for that matter). Introducing the Hot Stepper Orange Power Wellies that can charge your mobile phone just by using the heat from your feet. How's this…
Gadget FAIL? Try turning it off and back on again in 27% of cases
Ever taken a screwdriver to the innards of a beloved, dying gadget in the hopes of breathing new life into it? Well you shouldn't bother according to the Gadget Helpline, as in many cases there is a much simpler solution;…
