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NESO Operational Metering Architecture
Details of our metering architecture for connecting Embedded Small BMUs and Licence Exempt Embedded Medium Power Stations under 100MW to NESO Systems.
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FPN Good Industry Practice Consultation December 2024
This is document containing questions that form part of a 5-week consultation on the FPN guidance on PN accuracy
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FPN Good Industry Practice Consultation December 2024
NESO released FPN guidance in relation to Good Industry Practice in August 2024. This consultation document is a result of additional feedback on the guidance note and is targeted to three changes being proposed. Primarily around principles to be applied when preparing PNs, extra clarification on extenuating circumstances and revised thresholds.
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Defining, measuring, and addressing skip rates
An explanation of what skip rates are, the challenges smaller assets are having within the balancing market and our commitment to rectify the situation.
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LCP Delta skip rate report - Phase 2
A full report on LCP Delta’s methodology for calculating skip rates and the results from their analysis.
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Daily balancing costs - December 2024
Daily balancing cost report archiving
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Balancing Programme Event November 2024
Balancing Programme November 2024 Event Slides
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Balancing Programme Event November 2024 – Event Agenda
Document detailing the Balancing Programme Event November 2024 Agenda

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Beyond 2025 interactive session - Capability Descriptions
Document detailing the Beyond 2025 interactive session Capability Descriptions

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NESO Operational Metering Overview
This document describes the operational metering architecture that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has in place to enable the connection of small BMUs (≤100MW) to NESO's BM Systems. This architecture facilitates participation in the GB Balancing Mechanism and other balancing services like Pathfinder, Dynamic Containment, Dynamic Moderation, and Dynamic Regulation projects. The solution is part of the Wider Access programme and is expandable to include the TERRE programme.
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Publications library

We've got a wide range of publications offering energy insights and analysis.
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Beyond 2030

The Beyond 2030 report builds on the Holistic Network Design (HND) and makes a set of network recommendations throughout the 2030s.
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Future Energy Scenarios (FES)

Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2024: NESO Pathways to Net Zero represent different, credible ways to decarbonise our energy system as we strive towards the 2050 target.
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Network Options Assessment (NOA)

The Network Options Assessment (NOA) provides our recommendation for which network reinforcement projects should receive investment, and when.
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Clean Power 2030

As the National Energy System Operator (NESO), part of our role is to provide impartial advice to HM Government and the regulator on what is required to securely accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
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Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS)

The ETYS is our view of future transmission requirements and capability of Great Britain’s National Electricity Transmission System.
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GB 36 Bus electricity transmission network model

The National Electricity Transmission System (NETS) of Great Britain was modelled with precision in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, using a 36-bus equivalent network.
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Markets Roadmap

We are committed to working together with stakeholders as we reform our markets to be fit for a net zero future. We share information on this transition at regular Markets Forums and through our annual Markets Roadmap.
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Summer Outlook

Our Summer Outlook reports are designed to inform the energy industry and support its preparations. They also outline Great Britain’s projected electricity needs for the summer ahead.
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Winter Outlook

The Winter Outlook report presents our view of the security of supply for the electricity systems for the winter ahead.
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Whole electricity system

The journey to creating an energy system fit for the future wouldn’t be possible without close collaboration with industry partners to help the transition.
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System Operability Framework (SOF)

The System Operability Framework (SOF) takes a holistic view of the changing energy landscape to assess the future operation of Britain's electricity networks.
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Regional Development Programmes (RDPs)

RDPs look across the whole electricity system to unlock more network capacity, reduce constraints, and create new revenue opportunities for market participants.