Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak on visit to Octopus Energy

The video discusses a period of low energy demand in the UK, where the National Grid had to stabilize the system by selling energy at negative prices. It highlights the challenges of excess energy from renewables and natural gas turbines, and the measures taken to manage demand, including customer incentives and EV charging. The video emphasizes the importance of customer participation in energy management.

What was the National Grid's solution to the low demand during the bank holiday in May?

• Import energy from neighboring countries

• Shut down power plants

• Sell energy to France at a negative price

• Increase energy production

What was a major challenge faced due to excess renewable energy?

• Over-reliance on fossil fuels

• Shortage of energy supply

• Increased energy costs

• Inability to stop natural gas turbines

What was the impact of industrial and commercial demand on the energy supply?

• It was temporarily halted

• It decreased the energy supply

• It remained constant

• It increased the energy supply

How did the National Grid encourage customers to use energy during specific times?

• By offering discounts on energy bills

• By providing free energy appliances

• By increasing energy prices during peak hours

• By paying customers to use energy

What was the role of EV chargers in managing energy demand?

• They had no impact on energy demand

• They reduced the overall energy demand

• They increased demand during the day

• They contributed to high demand overnight