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Electricity Explained
As Britain’s electricity system operator, it’s our job to match the country’s electricity supply and demand second-by-second, forecasting the power that will be required based on factors like the…
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Future energy
Our Future Energy Scenarios examine different pathways the energy system could take between now and 2050. Each scenario sees 30 years of change with more electric vehicles, renewable energy and…
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Electricity Explained
Our new frequency response service Dynamic Moderation has held its first auction, completing the full suite of the new frequency response services, alongside Dynamic Containment and Dynamic…
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Future energy
To support decarbonisation efforts at a more local level the ESO is enhancing the Future Energy Scenarios to ensure they provide a more accurate view of local decarbonisation.
What are the…
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Electricity Explained
New technical requirements are coming into force in September for electricity generators on the distribution network.
Under the Distribution Code - the framework that governs how generator owners…
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Electricity Explained
2022 a breakthrough year for “green” inertia
World-first deployment of inertia measuring tools onto the grid
Three new fossil free turbines that provide system inertia to launch by summer,…
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Electricity Explained
Trial to determine if moving home energy demand out of peak times can support electricity system this winter
Participating homes could reduce power demand by 150MW during each two-hour…
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Future energy
The world of energy is transforming. The way we make it and the way we use it are being changed by advances in technology and the move to a low-carbon society.As Electricity System Operator, our…