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Tesla plugs UK homes into its 'Virtual Power Plant'

Toby Hill

28 October 2020 • 2 min read

Tesla has opened its Energy Plan to UK homes without electric vehicles, partnering with Octopus Energy to supply renewable electricity to customers

UK homeowners without electric vehicles can now sign up to Tesla's Energy Plan, with the electric car, solar and battery giant having teamed up with Octopus Energy to this week begin offering its flexible...

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