Wedoany.com Report on Mar 11th, A new report released by VisNet, part of UK EA Technology, states that building smarter electricity networks is becoming increasingly important as households adopt technologies like electric vehicles, heat pumps, and rooftop solar at a growing rate.

The report reveals a paradox in consumer behavior: approximately 75% of people believe they can reduce their energy use, yet household electricity demand is projected to rise by 40% by 2030.

Research indicates that households with electric vehicles and heat pumps could see their electricity consumption increase by up to 60% during evening peak periods.

Despite this, a majority of respondents (75%) believe that overall energy consumption can be reduced by shifting their electricity use to off-peak times.

The younger generation plays a key role in driving behavioral change, with 83% of those aged 16 to 24 expressing willingness to reduce their electricity use, compared to an average of 60% across all age groups.

More households are utilizing distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar and home battery systems, becoming "prosumers" who both generate and store electricity.

The survey found that 73% of solar system owners use their self-generated energy daily, presenting new challenges for electricity network operations.

The report recommends that network operators enhance low-voltage visibility, strengthen real-time monitoring, and apply behavioral forecasting tools to manage growing demand and support net-zero emissions goals.