Renewable energy is so fucking cheap....

Same here (in Brum).

In all good faith, I couldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't a

My experience the Stonehenge solstice falls into the same category

I was just north of Paris, so I got the full eclipse. My memory is that it was only impressive at full eclipse. I would like to see another full eclipse, but wouldn't bother about anything else.

Plan on going abroad then, the next UK one is 2090.

There's an eclipse this Wednesday and it's the biggest of its kind since

While the sun pauses, we're challenging Octopus customers to do the same.

Use less electricity than usual between 6-8pm and we'll give you an HOUR OF FREE POWER on Sunday. More info below!

Sign up here Follow these simple steps to take part:

1. Tap the button up there =F

1. Join Octoplus: our free rewards programme for customers with a smart meter and Direct Debit with us.

2. Join Saving Sessions from the Octoplus section of your online account.

1. Opt into the Eclipse Power Down session.

What should I use less electricity during the eclipse?

While the moon is blocking the sun, solar generation will plummet at the same time as home energy demand spikes. By powering down together in Saving Sessions like this one, we can help take the strain off the grid and avoid the need to switch on extra fossil fuels.

Did you know that in just one hour, the sun delivers enough energy to the top of our atmosphere to power humanity for one whole year? It's practically begging to be harnessed into solar energy.

We've answered some FAQs about our Eclipse Power Down, and you'll find the full terms and conditions here.

Let's make the eclipse a moment to remember:

1. Get together with friends and family for an unplugged viewing party.

1. Grab a blanket, snacks, a warm brew... or some bubbles >B

2. Watch Mother Nature do her thing and enjoy this one-off celestial spectacle.

Post photos of what you get up to on social with #OctoEclipse. We're so excited to see the creative ways customers across the nation bask under the eclipse, that we're going to make it interesting...

Our favourite photo will win a full solar installation worth around £12,000  we're talking 12 solar panels and a Fox 10kWh battery system! (If your home isn't suitable for solar panels or you've already got them, we'll give you £12k in cash instead!). Read the full competition Ts and Cs here.

For inspiration, here are some of the Octopus team checking out the last solar eclipse back in 1999:

Young child and parents wearing eclipse glasses looking up at the sky in excitement Young children having a picnic on the green in front of a house Children pose for a photograph in their eclipse glasses When will I get my free hour of electricity at the weekend?

Keep an eye on your inbox on Saturday! If you successfully cut back on your electricity and use less power than normal during Wednesday's eclipse, we'll email you to confirm your reward and give you the exact time slot for your free hour of power on Sunday.

Your free energy planner: Before Wed 12th Aug: Join Octoplus, opt into Saving Sessions and the Eclipse Power Down session.

Wed 12th Aug: Use less electricity than usual from 6 - 8pm during the eclipse.

Sat 15th Aug: Keep an eye on your inbox to see if you were successful  if you were, we'll tell you the exact time of your free hour.

Sun 16th Aug: Use your free hour of power.

Enjoy it! We hope this eclipse gives you a chance to step back from it all. A restorative reminder of our place on the planet, and why looking after it matters.

Love and power, Octopus Energy

I went abroad last time, and given the path of 2090 would do the same then. Northern France is nearer to me than Cornwall.

The next total eclipse experienced from London is 2726, i.e. the next one without me needing to travel to see it.

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In my day the power for the signalling and telegraphs came from Leclanche Cells and the signals were lit with paraffin lamps . None of this new-fangled mains electric .

Brian

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During a solar eclipse, the wind drops. Lose lose.

Brian