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Electricity Explained
Gas is a fossil fuel which can be used to generate electricity. By burning gas, we create heat which powers a turbine. The rotation of this turbine spins a generator which creates electricity.…
Electricity Explained
The way electricity is generated is changing as we head towards a greener future.But it’s important to have different fuel sources and technologies to generate electricity to ensure a…
Electricity Explained
We estimate that up to 37.4 million Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be on UK roads by 2050 – that’s a huge increase on today, where there are fewer than 1 million. Such…
Electricity Explained
Frequency literally means the number of times something happens over a period of time.
Codes
The Whole System Technical Code (WSTC) project is an opportunity to support the Energy Codes Reform (ECR) outcome on code simplification and consolidation, and also to address some of the challenges…
Electricity Explained
Inertia, frequency, voltage, thermal, constraints…these are just a few of the factors that go into the highly complex process of balancing the grid.But don’t worry if you’re not up to speed on the…
Connections
Browse our connections glossary of terms for descriptions and definition of acronyms, abbreviations and commonly used terms.AAllowed interruptionWhere a customer is interrupted or tripped off…
Connections
We don’t connect directly to homes or other domestic properties. If you are a domestic customer (for example, you own a home or another non-industrial property), you will need to contact your local…