Understanding how your World Cup viewing could lead to unusual late night power surges

Fans gathered in a living room, intently watching a World Cup match on television as excitement fills the air during a latenight broadcast.

Data from energy providers indicate that during key matches, particularly those involving popular teams, electricity consumption increased by as much as 15% in certain areas. For instance, during the quarter-finals held on December 9 and 10, 2022, significant surges were recorded in countries like the United States and across Europe as fans gathered to watch …