Octopus Energy staff to be represented by UK’s largest trade union

Octopus Energy and UNISON have sealed a landmark deal which will see the energy giant’s workers represented by the UK’s largest trade union The energy supplier says it spoke to several unions in recent months, and UNISON stood out for its “commitment to the energy transition” and the “creation of good, unionised green jobs”. The […]

Octopus unveils new low-cost add-on to turn heat pumps into air cons

Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, has revealed a new gadget which can turn its range of Cosy heat pumps into air-conditioning systems Available in 2027, the Cosy Cooler will come in at £500-600 when added to an existing Cosy heat pump system – a fraction of the £2,000 to £6,000 that traditional air-conditioning […]

Octopus Energy backs over 100 solar projects

Octopus Energy’s generation arm announces investments in two renewable energy developers in Ireland and Portugal.  This will enable the companies to build over 100 new solar projects on rooftops and sites of businesses, creating 250 MW of solar power whilst reducing reliance on fossil fuels and boosting energy security.  In Ireland, Octopus has taken a […]

Wallbox and Octopus Energy partner to reduce charging costs in the UK

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Octopus Energy Group, the energy and technology group delivering a customer-focused and affordable clean energy system across the globe. The collaboration and recent integration will enable all Wallbox customers to join the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff […]

Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks offer free energy

Octopus Energy has teamed up with UK Power Networks to offer households free energy to help the grid exploit excess renewable power. Participating customers will get free electricity when there is excess electricity on the local grid from abundant renewables. Based on UK Power Networks’ forecasts, Octopus will send customers a notification of the times […]

Octopus Energy creates solar street with east London community

Octopus Energy has completed work on its first ever community solar energy installation in Walthamstow, east London. Project ‘POWER STATION’, started by Walthamstow-based artists Hilary Powell and Daniel Edelstyn, aims to install solar panels on as many houses as possible in one street to create their own local green power station. The initiative lets residents […]

Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has launched its new solution for businesses, unlocking its cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) public charging experience for even more people. The new product, which is in beta phase, will allow businesses to manage their EV fleets through a new online platform, with customisable reporting functions. It will help overcome typical challenges businesses […]

Octopus Energy and Legal & General invest in ground source heat pumps

Octopus Energy’s generation arm and Legal & General Capital are turbocharging Britain’s heat pump rollout by investing £70 million in the Kensa Group. This marks the biggest investment ever made in ground source tech in Britain. It will allow Kensa to rapidly expand and install 50,000 ground source heat pumps a year by 2030. The […]

Octopus Energy and Masdar sign agreement to manage UK battery storage

Octopus Energy has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Masdar to license Octopus’ technology platform Kraken. Masdar will use Kraken to flexibly manage its battery storage portfolio in the UK. In the presence of HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar, and COP28 […]

Octopus Energy report reveals how to speed up green grid connection

Queue-jumping, sunset clauses and a data-driven can-do attitude are simple ways to connect renewables to the grid faster, a new report by Octopus Energy’s generation arm outlines. Increasing competition in the connection process and greater collaboration between developers are the other two areas that will help unleash Britain’s colossal green energy potential. Implementing this five-point-plan […]