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Electricity Explained
So things that are not moving need a force – like a gust of wind – to get them moving, while things that are moving will keep moving unless a force, like friction, causes…
Electricity Explained
We now get more of our electricity from renewable sources than ever before, which is great news for the environment as it helps us to cut down on our carbon emissions.
Future energy
We know that Great Britain is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. But how can renewable energy sources help us get there?
Electricity Explained
If you haven’t thought about EVs yet, you soon will. We predict there’ll be up to 37.4 million of them on the road by 2050.Most major governments have already committed to ban the sale of new petrol…
Future energy
Confused about carbon? Need knowledge on net zero? Interested in EVs? You’ve come to the right place.At National Grid ESO we’re at the heart of the transition to a zero carbon electricity system –…
Future energy
People are changing the way they think about climate change and the environment.
Future energy
How has Britain's electricity become greener over the years?From the world's first public electricity supply for street lights switching on in Surrey in 1881, to the latest zero carbon…
Electricity Explained
Most people know that the Electricity System Operator (ESO) keeps homes and businesses supplied with the electricity they need, whenever it’s needed. But that’s just one…
Electricity Explained
Using the infrastructure owned by the three transmission companies – National Grid Electricity Transmission, Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd. and SP Energy Networks – high…
Electricity Explained
Do you know your DNOs from your ESOs? And how does electricity actually get to your home, around the country and overseas?