Clean energy technology firm touts plans to double its workforce by the end of 2021 and make the UK the 'Silicon Valley of energy'
Deal represents major milestone for the rapidly-growing UK energy technology firm's international expansion plans
The partnership will see drivers of VW electric cars encouraged to switch their home energy supplier to Octopus Energy's 'time of use' EV tariff
Government-funded research projects aim to harness time-of-use renewables tariffs with smart metering systems
Plan unveiled for 2,500 high-powered electric car charge points across motorways and A-roads by 2030, rising to 6,000 by 2035
Company promises to offer EV drivers a single way for paying for charging, whether they are at home or on the go
UK energy supplier claims sale of 20 per cent stake will 'make green energy transition cleaner and cheaper'
Sunny and breezy weather coupled with lower demand for power due to lockdown prompted negative electricity prices on Sunday
Octopus takes on 70,000 more domestic customers, as green energy supplier continues acquisition push
Launch of City Hall-owned London Power is part of Mayor Khan's plan to make London a 'zero carbon city' by 2050