Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson has launched its smart heating system, Cosy Octopus, which will be available from December.
The system consists of the Cosy 6 heat pump, Cosy Hub home controls system, Cosy Pods room sensors and a bespoke smart tariff.
Cosy Octopus is free for homes that don’t need any work to fit the system after the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). Homes that need adjustments – such as new radiators, piping or a hot water tank – will get the system from around £3,000 after the grant.
The system will enter the market with a 6kW heat pump – aimed at a typical three-bed UK home – with more and larger models following over the next six months.
Launched at #EnergyTechSummit, Cosy Octopus is here – and free for some homes.
Our custom-built high temperature heat pump. Cutting-edge smart heat controls & pods. A bespoke tariff. Available from December.
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— Octopus Energy (@OctopusEnergy) September 14, 2023
It is Octopus Energy’s first heat pump built entirely in-house. It was designed by Dr Jason Cassells, CEO of Octopus-acquired Renewable Energy Devices (now known as Octopus Heating), and manufactured in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, and has six patent applications pending.
The home controls system were developed by a team in London led by electrical engineer Derya Robinson.
Octopus entered the heat pump market in 2021 with the launch of Britain’s first R&D centre for heat pumps in Slough. Since then the company has invested over £50 million to drive the rollout of heat pumps and help decarbonise the UK.
Greg Jackson, Founder of Octopus Energy Group, said:
This is a huge day for clean heating. The combination of a high-temperature heat pump (as hot as a gas boiler), Octopus smart tariffs and room sensors across your home doesn’t just open up cheaper clean heating – but more comfort too.
