Tag: Octopus Energy

Brits cash in on £100m solar payments as UK heatwaves send solar demand soaring

Stuart Mitchell

As the UK swelters through its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to hit 38°C recently, more Brits than ever are turning the sunshine into cash. Octopus has paid out nearly £100 million to households over the past year for the solar power they have exported to the grid – an average of £244 per home.* As temperatures remain high, more Brits are looking to get solar panels of their own. Almost 74,000 people enquired about installing solar with Octopus during the heatwave months of May, June and…

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Octopus powers past half a million switches in 2026, cementing its position as the UK’s largest supplier

Stuart Mitchell

More than half a million households have switched their energy to Octopus Energy so far this year – equivalent to almost every household in Manchester, Coventry and Leicester combined joining the supplier in just seven months. The milestone means Octopus now powers almost 15 million meter points across Britain* – and around 26% of the home energy market** – as more households continue to choose the company for better service, innovative technology and smarter ways to lower their energy bills. The news comes as Octopus celebrates its tenth anniversary. Launched…

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Octopus Energy Generation propels to £8.5bn in renewables assets after a year of rapid green growth

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest specialist renewables investors, has accelerated to £8.5 billion in assets under management, marking another major milestone in Octopus’ rapid green growth. Its fund management team – which helps grow pension savers’ money – now manages a 5.7 GW green energy portfolio, with more than 400 sites across 21 countries. Spanning solar, onshore and offshore wind, and battery storage, these projects generate enough clean energy to power more than 2.8 million homes every year. The announcement follows Octopus Energy Generation’s appointment as investment manager…

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Octopus takes UK’s EV salary sacrifice revolution overseas

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV), the UK’s leading EV-only leasing company, is taking one of the UK’s biggest electric vehicle success stories overseas, launching its award-winning salary sacrifice scheme in Germany. After shaking up the UK market and delivering more than 50,000 electric vehicles through salary sacrifice, Octopus is bringing its proven model to Europe’s largest automotive market just months after launching its German business. The all-inclusive scheme allows employees to lease a brand-new EV through their employer, saving around 40% compared with conventional leasing, while giving businesses a sought-after…

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Octopus’ Energy Tech Summit returns bigger than ever to address the world’s most urgent energy challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy has announced the return of its flagship Energy Tech Summit, bringing together 4,000 leaders, innovators and Octopus customers at Evolution London in Battersea Park on Monday 22nd June 2026 to kick off London Climate Action Week. Now one of Europe’s largest energy and climate gatherings, this year’s summit will focus on the issues shaping the future of energy: affordability, artificial intelligence and global energy security. As geopolitical instability and fossil fuel dependency continue to drive volatile energy prices and higher household bills, the summit will spotlight the technologies…

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