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Balancing services
What is network services procurement?As the Electricity System Operator, it’s our job to keep the grid stable at all times so we can deliver safe and reliable electricity. We’re also preparing to…
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…
Electricity Explained
Comparison sites, direct mail, someone vying for your attention as you leave the supermarket – you will, at some point, have been encouraged by money saving claims…
Electricity Explained
Not sure of the difference between kilowatts and megawatts? Figuring out how much electricity we use and what which items are the most power-hungry is no easy task. Let alone understand where…
Balancing services
The voltage network services procurement looks for the most cost-effective ways to address high voltage system issues created by the need to absorb more reactive power on the transmission network.
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
Balancing services
The constraint management intertrip service looks for ways to reduce the cost of managing constraints at various places in the electricity system.
Balancing services
The stability network services procurement project looks for the most cost-effective way to address stability issues in the electricity system created by the decline in transmission connected…
Charging
Connection Charges recover the cost of installing and maintaining connection assets which connect individual users to the GB Transmission Network.Who does this charge apply to?✓ Generators✕…