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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…
Electricity Explained
The electricity market in Great Britain is a complex intersection of engineering and economics. Generators supply the electricity that consumers demand. The physical connections between demand and…
Electricity Explained
Wind is all around us. It’s clean, it’s free (at point of generation) and is a reliable source of energy for countries all around the world. Every day, wind turbines capture the wind’s power and…
Balancing services
In 2022, the ESO launched a new Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) for the winter period, which rewarded households and businesses to shift their electricity use during DFS events. Over 1.6…
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Balancing services
ESO to build on the success of Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) and expand its capability ensuring Great Britain remains a world leader in placing consumers at the forefront of flexibility in the…
Electricity Explained
From using household appliances to operating industrial machinery, we’re all connected to the electricity grid day in and day out. Markets ensure that we have a safe and reliable electricity supply…
Electricity Explained
While Great Britain’s electricity system is very reliable, power cuts happen for a variety of reasons.At National Grid ESO we move high-voltage electricity around the country and pass it to…
Electricity Explained
All the latest news from the heart of Great Britain's electricity system. Find out how we balance the grid, how we’re innovating for the future, and who the people are that are working on Britain's…
Electricity Explained
Electricity bills aren’t always easy to understand so it can be tricky to know how much energy you’re using and how to reduce your usage