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Alexander Smail

Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

With people across Scotland and the UK facing soaring energy gas and electricity prices, Octopus Energy and the National Grid have announced a "major turning point" to help customers save money.

There have been a range of solutions proposed to help the public through the worsening cost of living crisis, including dropping VAT and large-scale market reforms.

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have now unveiled the first successful integration of vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G) in the UK. The state-of-the-art technology allows those with electric cars to turn their vehicle into a 'battery pack' that can be used to supply their home with energy "off-grid".

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