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Future energy
The transformation from today’s Electricity System Operator into the National Energy System Operator represents the shift that is needed across the energy system. Operating across the whole system…
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…
Control room operations
Every Wednesday, we hold an open technical industry forum to discuss recent operational actions we have taken in the Electricity National Control Centre (ENCC) and answer any questions.
Future energy
Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2024: ESO Pathways to Net Zero represent different, credible ways to decarbonise our energy system as we strive towards the 2050 target.We’re less than 30 years…
Codes
Here you can find updates on the EMR Delivery Body Portal.A new EMR Portal was implemented for the Capacity Market in June 2024 and is now used to manage all CM processes with the exception of the…
Markets
Our Net Zero Market Reform programme was established in early 2021 to examine holistically the changes to current GB electricity market design that will be required to achieve net zero.
Future energy
With increasing congestion on the electricity transmission system, a long lead time for network reinforcement, and fundamental market reform under consideration by the government’s Review of…
Balancing services
What is the Demand Flexibility Service?The Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) was introduced during the winter of 22/23 as part of the winter contingency toolkit. Its purpose in the first two winters…
Connections
This page summarises the Operational Notification and Compliance Process (ONCP) facilitated by ESO in respect of new generation connections. The ONCP embraces the requirements of the Compliance…
Balancing services
As the Electricity System Operator (ESO), our vision is to meet the future needs of the electricity system by making the most of all resources available on the system in a flexible and economic way…