Octopus Energy Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Kraken extends reach into Australia through first-of-a-kind partnership with network owner
The new deal marks the launch of Kraken Distribution, which extends the platform’s market reach beyond retail and generation and into the sphere of network companies.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 22, 2025

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Smart Energy

From heat pumps to pumped heat: Octopus backs tech that reuses data centre heat
British electrification outfit Octopus Energy invests in technology that can re-use heat generated by data centres to heat pools, distilleries or precincts.
Joshua S Hill

Jan 16, 2024

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Solar

Solar farm and four-hour big battery get green tick in rush of new project approvals
Terrain Solar’s Marulan solar farm and 150MW/600MWh battery becomes the latest major PV project to win approval from the NSW Labor government.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 17, 2023

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Origin-backed Octopus Energy to spend $30 billion on offshore wind projects
“We’ve got big plans to invest in even more of these big fans to help wean ourselves off polluting gas,” says Octopus Energy CEO.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 26, 2023

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Renewables

Majority Indigenous-owned renewables developer launches in NT
New renewable energy developer launches in Northern Territory as one of the world’s largest majority Indigenous-owned companies of its kind.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 18, 2022

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Smart Energy

Origin’s big technology play pays off, as Octopus stake surges to $1.1bn
Origin’s investment in an innovative customer management platform pays dividends, with Octopus Energy surging to a A$5.5 billion valuation.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 28, 2021

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Renewables

Hanwha to launch 100% renewable “next gen” energy retailer in Australia
Leading solar manufacturer Hanwha to launch “next generation” 100% renewable electricity retailer in Australia, using software platform of UK-based Octopus Energy.
Sophie Vorrath

May 1, 2019

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