Surge in demand: Guernsey Electricity records highest usage on record

Over 90% of Guernsey's electricity comes from imported renewable sources - wind, solar and hydro. Credit: PA Images

Guernsey Electricity recorded its highest demand on record this week after freezing temperatures led to a surge in usage across the island.

The highest demand between 5pm and 6pm on Tuesday 9 February saw a peak of 92 megawatts (MW), equivalent to over 30,000 kettles all being switched on at once.

Electricity usage peaked between 5pm and 6pm at 92MW. Credit: Guernsey Electricity

This is 3MW or 1000 kettles higher than the previous record set in 2018 during the 'Beast from the East' storm.Over 90% of Guernsey's electricity comes from imported renewable sources - wind, solar and hydro.

The power station acts as a top-up and covers expected increases in demand during the cold weather.

Guernsey Electricity is continuing plans to run a second cable with Normandy which would provide 100MW of sustainable energy.