Octopus Energy pilots "UK Solar Sharing," enabling solar panel owners to donate excess energy value to fuel poverty charities, with Octopus contributing £0.15 per KWh, and offering free installations for vulnerable customers.

Octopus Energy, a UK energy supplier, is piloting a "UK Solar Sharing" initiative allowing customers with solar panels to donate the value of excess energy to fuel poverty charities. For each kilowatt-hour donated, Octopus contributes £0.15 ($0.19) to organizations like National Energy Action. The program also offers free solar and battery installations to vulnerable customers, promoting accessibility to clean energy and supporting those in financial distress.

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