Energy use is being revolutionised on the home front as families adopt solar panels, but massive data centres will contribute to overall grid demand doubling over 25 years.

Energy use is being revolutionised on the home front as families adopt solar panels, but massive data centres will contribute to overall grid demand doubling over 25 years.

Soaring installations of batteries has helped halve the need for expensive new poles and wire projects out to 2050, according to the grid operator.