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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…
Balancing services
As the Electricity System Operator (ESO), our vision is to meet the future needs of the electricity system by making the most of all resources available on the system in a flexible and economic way…
Markets
We hold these events four times a year and consider these as key milestones to engage with a wide range of industry stakeholders. We aim to reflect on the priorities of the energy industry and how…
Balancing services
What is network services procurement?As the Electricity System Operator, it’s our job to keep the grid stable at all times so we can deliver safe and reliable electricity. We’re also preparing to…
Markets
We are developing our first Flexibility Markets Strategy to set out our vision, desired outcomes, and the road map to unlocking the flexibility in the GB electricity network. To ensure that it’s…
Markets
The energy transition must be affordable, and the ESO Markets team is making sure that GB will achieve a fair, reliable energy future for all.
Balancing services
What is the Demand Flexibility Service?The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) was introduced during the winter of 22/23 as part of the winter contingency toolkit. Its purpose in the first two winters…
Balancing services
Power Responsive is a stakeholder-led programme, facilitated by the ESO, to stimulate increased participation in the different forms of flexible technology such as Demand Side Response (DSR) and…
Markets
Reform of ESO’s ancillary service and balancing markets is crucial if we are to ensure that we can operate a zero carbon electricity system by 2025, and fully decarbonise by 2035. These reforms will…
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.