Why Octopus Energy’s CEO Is Looking East — Partnering with China to Power the Green Future

Why Octopus Energy’s CEO Is Looking East Partnering with China to Power the Green Future At the recent 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum in London, one voice stood out with clarity and conviction: Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy. His message? If we want to speed up the global clean energy transition, we need to tap into China’s innovation power. Western Time or China Time? In one of the most talked-about moments of the forum, Jackson shared a conversation with a Chinese renewable energy firm. When he asked how long a project would take, the response was: “ Western time or China time? ” Pressed for an answer, the company said: “ China time – we’ll do it in three months. Western time – several years. ” This wasn’t just a witty anecdote. It illustrated a key point: China is moving fast, and it’s thinking long-term. The Power of Speed and Scale : Jackson made it clear that Chinese firms aren’t just innovating—they’re reshaping the entire clean energy landscape...