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Strategic Energy Planning
The NOA is our recommendation for which reinforcement projects should receive investment during the coming year to facilitate the development of an efficient, coordinated, and economical system of…
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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…
Strategic Energy Planning
The ETYS is the ESO’s view of how the future transmission system requirements will be met. Currently, this focuses mainly on bulk power transfer requirements, particularly during winter-peak…
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Strategic Energy Planning
First three shunt reactors are now live, helping to manage voltages on the national electricity transmission network. These pathfinder reactors allow the ESO to maintain control of system…
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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.
Strategic Energy Planning
The region includes the high demand area of London, generation around the Thames estuary, and the long set of circuits that run around the south coast and South Wales.Interconnection to central…
Electricity Explained
How Great Britain generated electricity in AugustIn August, wind was our largest source of generation, providing 31.8% of our electricity. Nuclear came second at 18.2%.60% of electricity came from…
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Strategic Energy Planning
Innovation is crucial for helping us to deliver a cutting edge, zero carbon electricity system. At the ESO we pride ourselves in facilitating innovation across the whole energy system, bringing…
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BM and MW Dispatch comparison