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‘Don’t use electricity during solar eclipse’, Octopus Energy warns

Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know

You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity

Ideal Home · Aug 11

Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers

Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvement

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than solar' for millions

Could plug-in home batteries soon eclipse plug-in solar for home energy savings? I spoke to Anker, Octopus Energy, EcoFlow and WindFall Energy to find out.

TechRadar · Aug 1

‘Three to five years is a realistic payback period’ — plug-in solar panels will be legal next month, but what do they cost, who can fit them, and is your home even suitable? We asked the experts

Industry experts answer the important questions — how much does plug-in solar cost, who can install it, and how much money can it save you?

TechRadar · Jul 30

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How Andy Burnham could reduce UK energy bills by £200 a year

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Octopus customers 'disappointed' as energy supplier makes 'awful' rewards change

Until now, Octopus customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15

Are heat pumps becoming cheaper? What buyers should know in 2026

Here’s what buyers should know before getting a quote

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Buying a heat pump in the UK: Everything to know with top models compared

A comparison of the UK’s best-known air source heat pumps, considering everything from installer availability and key features to warranties

The Independent UK · Jul 10

How heat pump running costs are affected by the July price cap rise, according to an expert

What the rise means for heat pump running costs, tariffs and whether switching can still save you money

The Independent UK · Jul 8

A 2-year taste of the office was enough to make 3 grads quit. Now they run a $13 billion investment firm: ‘We didn’t want a traditional job again’

The trio quit their grad scheme with $25K and no business plan to found Octopus Group, the firm behind Octopus Energy: "Everyone thought we were mad."

Fortune · Jul 2

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TechRadar · Jun 27

Octopus Energy just announced 30kWh home batteries to compete with Tesla Powerwall — but they won't go on sale till 2027

Octopus launches plug-in and wall-mounted batteries reaching 30kWh capacities across five European countries in 2027.

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Octopus Energy takes on Tesla with batteries for your home

UK’s largest energy supplier launches its own Nook battery range as more households look to solar power and stored electricity to protect themselves from unpredictable bills

TechRadar · May 13

'We're buzzing': Octopus Energy is giving away more free electricity to its 8 million customers — and it could stop the UK wasting £1.5 billion to shut down wind farms

Octopus Energy is expanding free electricity schemes as renewable oversupply forces costly shutdowns of wind farms across the national grid.

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?

As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage

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Euronews · May 7

‘Significantly lower energy bills’: How do solar batteries work and are they worth the investment?

As Europeans scramble to install rooftop solar panels or even plug-in alternatives, the need for battery storage systems continues to grow.

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut

Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to household bills

Euronews · May 1

‘I feel sorry for people who have to deal with volatile gas prices. Our heat pump protects us’

The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?

AAP · Apr 28

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Octopus Energy boss outlines potential energy fears if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

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The Independent UK · Apr 27

Octopus Energy boss issues bills warning over Strait of Hormuz closure

The CEO of Britain’s biggest energy supplier has outlined what customers can expect in the coming months if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant

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