CATL's Ampace and Octopus Energy deepen residential battery and smart-home storage partnership

Partnership established

CATL and its subsidiary Ampace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Octopus Energy to explore collaboration in residential energy storage, smart energy management and clean energy services.

Scope and technical focus

The companies will combine Ampace's expertise in battery technology, system integration and manufacturing with Octopus Energy's digital energy solutions and energy market services. Areas of focus include storage technology, product innovation, digital energy management and new approaches to residential energy shaped around market needs. They will also explore the potential of sodium‑ion battery technology for residential storage.

Capabilities and objectives

Ampace is presented as a leading provider of energy storage batteries and system solutions with deep engineering capability and quality management; Octopus brings smart energy technology and a customer platform. The collaboration seeks to make home energy more flexible, dependable and affordable while supporting a more resilient, distributed grid.

Strategic intent

Company leaders said the initiative aims to integrate hardware and software to reduce household energy costs, accelerate the green energy transition and unlock greater value from distributed energy resources.