Tag: Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy powers past 10 million customers globally

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy has hit a major milestone, serving 10 million retail customers worldwide. The breakthrough underscores Octopus’ extraordinary trajectory driven by technology, innovation and customer-centricity, cementing its place as one of the world’s fastest-growing energy suppliers. In less than a decade, Octopus has risen from a tech challenger to the largest energy supplier in the UK, whilst branching out into new markets and industries. It operates a £7 billion renewables portfolio – one of the largest in Europe – as well as thriving EV leasing, heat pump and solar businesses.…

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Octopus Energy brings clean power and community spirit to Skate Manchester with festive wind turbine

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy supplier, is bringing clean, green energy to Manchester’s winter festivities by installing its innovative portable wind turbine, at Skate Manchester. The first-of-its-kind partnership will see the 15-metre tall, 15kW turbine partially powering the rink. Octopus will also power the community initiatives at both Skate Manchester and The Queen’s House ice rink in Greenwich, London as well as providing exclusive offers at both rinks for Octopus Energy customers. Rather than the traditional Christmas tree, Mancunians and those visiting the city can enjoy all the greatness…

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Octopus Energy and The King’s Trust launch careers festival to boost young talent into green jobs

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy, The King’s Trust and leading hiring platform Indeed joined forces for their first Jobs That Matter festival, opening doors to green careers for young people across the UK. Held on the 25th and 26th of September at Octopus’ London HQ, 50 young people had the chance to network, interview and learn firsthand from industry experts. Day one of the two-day festival kicked off with hands-on workshops, where aspiring green professionals sharpened their interview skills, perfected CVs and built confidence.  On day two, participants put their new skills to the test…

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Octopus boosts customer support fund to £40m and locks in extra help with fintech partner

Stuart Mitchell

Octopus Energy has added an extra £10 million into its financial support fund Octo Assist, now totaling £40 million – boosting help for households struggling with their bills this winter.   Since launching in 2021, Octo Assist has helped over 100,000 customers access financial support, while making the process as quick and easy as possible. With £40 million available, more people can get help faster, often receiving relief directly in their energy accounts within days of applying. Thanks to a partnership with innovative fintech platform Paylink, Octo Assist also identifies other financial…

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4.5 million cuppas? Scots power the world’s largest virtual power plant

Stuart Mitchell

Scotland might be known for whisky, iconic castles and stunning landscapes, but now it’s making waves in the world of green tech.  Households across the country are helping to power the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant (VPP), as Octopus Energy’s tech platform Kraken smashes through a record-breaking milestone of 2GW of managed energy devices.  With over 20,000 local green devices connected to Kraken – from electric vehicles and batteries, to heat pumps and solar panels – Scottish households are helping to reduce the grid’s reliance on dirty fossil fuels, soaking…

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