Why Octopus Energy Just Became a Battery Company

Octopus Energy has just announced three completely new battery products, but I don't think the batteries are the real story.

From plug-in home batteries and whole-home storage, to CATL battery-swapping HGVs, I take a look at what was announced at the Octopus Energy Tech Summit and why I believe this is all part of a much bigger strategy.

In this video I cover:
🔋 The new Nook Cube plug-in battery for renters and apartments.
🏡 The Nook Colossus home battery system.
🚛 CATL battery-swapping electric HGVs and why they could change freight.
⚡ Why home batteries are no longer just about storing solar energy.
💷 How batteries can now earn money by working with the grid.
🔧 The engineering questions I still want answered.
♻️ Why second-life EV batteries could play an important role in the future.

I'd love to hear what you think.

Is Octopus simply launching batteries...

Or are they building an entirely new energy ecosystem?

👇 Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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⚡ Energy & Grid Services (UK)

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