Sam Reynolds
Head of Octopus Australia, a fund manager and developer investing in renewable energy projects, discussing large battery projects, solar-battery hybrids and the firm's portfolio strategy.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 51min
Why batteries are getting bigger and marrying solar
Sam Reynolds, Head of Octopus Australia — a fund manager and developer backing large renewables projects. He talks about plans for a 1.2GW / 4.8GWh Hanworth battery and creating a ring of batteries to serve Sydney. He outlines solar‑battery hybrids, portfolio-scale cost benefits, and how mixed contract strategies support firm, reliable energy.
