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Balancing services
We will approach potential service providers directly if a specific requirement is identified. Intertrip services are required as an automatic control arrangement where generation may be reduced or…
Balancing services
SO to SO services are provided mutually with other transmission system operators connected to Britain's transmission system via interconnectors.
Balancing services
As part of the rationalisation of balancing services, we are no longer actively procuring the Max Gen service. Contracts currently in place with stations, will continue until station closure of if…
Our strategy
On this page, you can find all previous Forward Plan and RIIO-2 documents.
Our strategy
Since the start of RIIO-2 in April 2021, we have been evolving to meet the changing needs of the energy industry. And we are on track to make sure that the electricity system can support 100% zero…
Balancing services
Constraint management is required where the electricity transmission system is unable to transmit power to the location of demand, due to congestion at one or more parts of the transmission network…
Balancing services
Restoration (formerly known as Black Start) is the process used to restore power in the event of a total or partial shutdown of the national electricity transmission system.
Connections
This page summarises the Operational Notification and Compliance Process (ONCP) facilitated by ESO in respect of new generation connections. The ONCP embraces the requirements of the Compliance…
Balancing services
The South Coast of England is likely to play a big role in meeting the Government’s green energy targets because there is lots of renewable solar and wind generation in the area. But research…