Half of all operational gas and electricity meters were smart or advanced meters by the end of 2021.

That’s according to new government data which shows there has been a 7%-point increase from a year before.

The statistics also suggest at the end of 2021 there were 27.8 million smart and advanced meters in homes and small businesses across the UK.

A total of 3.8 million meters were installed last year, with most installed by large energy suppliers.

The report also highlights that although there were some Covid-19 restrictions still in place in 2021, installations increased by 19% compared to 2020.

A recent survey by Smart Energy GB showed almost a third of households with a smart meter were using their in-home display more than usual this winter.