# Octopus Energy, Xinen and CATL Sign MoU to Explore Smart Home Energy Storage in Europe

Octopus Energy, Xinen and CATL signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to jointly explore smart home energy storage solutions for the European market, prioritizing the UK, France and Spain\.

By China EV Signal
Published: 2026-11-04T13:59:52.463Z
Updated: 2026-11-04T13:59:52.465Z
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## Key takeaways

- Octopus Energy, Xinen and CATL signed a strategic MoU to jointly explore smart home energy storage solutions for Europe\.
- Under the MoU, Xinen is responsible for R&D and manufacturing of cells, BMS and energy storage systems, while Octopus Energy brings European channel access, smart dynamic tariff algorithms and virtual power plant \(VPP\) integration services\.
- The three parties will prioritize the UK, France and Spain, and Octopus Energy and CATL will explore and launch jointly branded home energy solutions\.

## Three-party MoU targets European home storage

Octopus Energy, Xinen and CATL have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to jointly explore smart home energy storage solutions for the European market\. The signing was described as taking place recently, without a specific date\.

Under the arrangement, Xinen is responsible for the research, development and manufacturing of cells, battery management systems \(BMS\) and energy storage systems\. Octopus Energy will draw on its European end-user channels to introduce smart dynamic tariff algorithms and virtual power plant \(VPP\) access services\.

## Priority markets and integrated home energy scope

The three parties will give priority to markets including the UK, France and Spain\.

Centered on smart home storage, the cooperation spans rooftop solar, smart charging, vehicle-to-grid \(V2G\) and virtual power plants\.

The MoU follows the European heavy-truck battery-swapping cooperation between Octopus Energy and CATL in June, extending their collaboration into the home energy segment\.

## Jointly branded home energy solutions planned

Octopus Energy and CATL will explore and launch jointly branded home energy solutions\.

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## Original publisher

宁德时代. Published: 2026-11-04T08:00:16.000Z