Octopus Energy joins up with CATL and Ampace for 'next gen' home batteries

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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:19:25 +0000

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This is a promising partnership, with energy experts teaming up with battery specialists for consumer technology.

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CATL are joining forces They're promising to 'transform' the smart home battery landscape We're expecting next-gen tech like sodium-ion batteries
It's a boom time for home energy solutions from DIY solar kits to smart home batteries and three of the biggest names in the industry are joining forces to build the next generation of home energy storage solutions.

Energy supplier Octopus and battery manufacturers CATL and Ampace have announced a 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) to work together to produce the best possible combinations of hardware engineering and software intelligence. Octopus will bring tech such as the smart tariff, mobile app, and customer ecosystem platforms, while CATL and Ampace supply the battery chemistry and hardware nous. Initially, the initiative will be focused on European markets. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

At this early stage we don't have details of any actual products, but expect advances in cutting-edge tech like sodium-ion batteries , high-density cell designs, and long battery lifecycles all of which should benefit customers and reduce electricity bills. Looking to the future Octopus Energy has plenty of experience with smart meters (Image credit: Octopus Energy) According to Octopus founder and CEO Greg Jackson, combining the efforts of the three companies will "transform home energy storage", and offer "next-generation batteries where hardware and software work in complete harmony". You may like EcoFlows Stream home batteries arrive for the UKs plug-in solar boom Sodium-ion could be the battery tech that takes over from lithium-ion Octopus Energy's plug-in solar kits sell out but more are 'on the way'

Jason Zhu, the President of Energy Storage Systems at Ampace, is equally enthusiastic: the partnership will "fundamentally reshape how energy is delivered and consumed" as systems become "smarter, more connected, and more accessible".

Of course we'll have to reserve judgment until actual products and offers arrive, but Octopus Energy, CATL, and Ampace all have strong track records. The products that we've seen from these companies, we've liked . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The joint press release emphasized the ability for home batteries to charge
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