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Balancing services
Reactive power services are how we make sure voltage levels on the system remain within a given range, above or below nominal voltage levels. We instruct generators or other asset owners to either…
Balancing services
The Obligatory Reactive Power Service (ORPS) is the provision of varying reactive power output. At any given output generators may be requested to produce or absorb reactive power to help manage…
Control room operations
No one can control the weather. While GB’s electricity system is very resilient, there are times that Mother Nature makes herself known.
Control room operations
Our engineers and experts work around the clock to make sure that the right amount of electricity gets to where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
Control room operations
The Electricity National Control Centre operates GB’s electricity system in real time.
Electricity Explained
So things that are not moving need a force – like a gust of wind – to get them moving, while things that are moving will keep moving unless a force, like friction, causes…
Strategic Energy Planning
NOA for Interconnectors (NOA IC) identifies how much interconnection capacity would provide benefit to consumers and other interested parties. It highlights the potential benefits of efficient…
Our strategy
We are National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company registration number 11014226. Our registered office is at 1-3 Strand, London, WC2N…
Future energy
Find out about the project’s feasibility studies, the key findings and deliverables, and download reports detailing the outcomes.