Cleantech startup Kuppa has harnessed AI-driven technology, satellite data, smart meter data, and public databases to create bespoke virtual home energy designs instantly, speeding up the process of making homes more energy efficient.

The London-based startup has already helped over 250,000 homes design an optimum mix of solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries, and is now about to expand having been taken over by Octopus Energy.

Ashley Firth, head of technology at Octopus Energy, said: "We’ve already got an impressive tech team at Octopus Energy, but to unlock the 100 per cent smart green homes of the future we’re constantly on the hunt for state-of-the-art skills. We’ve been remarkably impressed with Kuppa’s team, tech and know-how, and I’m delighted to be adding their platform to our stack."

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