A third of Brits confused about how energy for their home is produced

Millions of Brits have no idea where the energy they use every day comes from.

The poll of 2,000 adults revealed 27 per cent were unsure how their electrical and gas devices are powered in their home, with 29 per cent also confused by how power is produced.

And 16 per cent of adults also didn’t know the UK imports some of its energy from elsewhere.

There are also numerous solar misconceptions with over a third (35 per cent) believing that the UK’s climate isn’t suitable for solar panels, with 19 per cent believing the UK simply doesn’t get enough sun to make them run.

And 17 per cent mistakenly think they’ll stop working for hours or be permanently damaged after an event like a solar eclipse.

The research was commissioned by leading eco-tech company Hive, which created Solar Henge – a solar-powered recreation of Stonehenge - one of the best-known ancient wonders of the world - designed to celebrate the power of the sun as the UK experienced a solar eclipse on Saturday 29th March.

The installation and eco-powered viewing party was held at Alexandra Palace, London, and highlighted how power can still be harnessed via solar, even on grey days.