{
  "id": 17963448,
  "title": "Octopus Energy joins up with CATL and Ampace for 'next gen' home batteries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/octopus-energy-joins-up-with-catl-and-ampace-for-next-gen-home",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T12:19:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/home/energy-saving/octopus-energy-says-its-making-next-gen-home-batteries-with-catl-and-ampace-sodium-ion-and-high-density-cells-could-make-the-bill-cutting-tech-far-more-affordable"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Octopus Energy has partnered with battery manufacturers CATL and Ampace to develop the next generation of home energy storage solutions. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the smart home battery landscape with advanced technologies such as sodium-ion batteries and high-density cell designs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the companies will focus on producing the best combinations of hardware, engineering, and software intelligence. Octopus Energy will contribute its smart tariff, mobile app, and customer ecosystem platforms, while CATL and Ampace will provide the battery chemistry and hardware expertise. The initiative is initially targeted at European markets, with no specific products announced yet. However, experts predict that advances in cutting-edge technologies will benefit customers and reduce electricity bills. Both Octopus Energy and its partners have a strong track record, and the partnership is expected to transform how energy is delivered and consumed, making systems smarter, more connected, and more accessible.",
  "summary": "This is a promising partnership, with energy experts teaming up with battery specialists for consumer technology.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}