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Energy 101
Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. There are two forms of energy generated from the sun for our use – electricity and heat.Solar is an important part of NESO’s ambition…
Energy 101
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…
Energy 101
Energy storage allows us to move energy through time, capturing it when we have too much and saving it for when we don’t have enough.When we have excess electricity, perhaps on a really windy day, we…
Connections
We’re fundamentally reforming the connections process to make it fit for the future. We recognise the challenges around connections and the application process. As a result, we have launched our five…
Systems operation
The Electricity National Control Centre operates GB’s electricity system in real time.
Systems operation
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.
Connections
Browse our connections glossary of terms for descriptions and definition of acronyms, abbreviations and commonly used terms.AAllowed interruptionWhere a customer is interrupted or tripped off…
Connections
We don’t connect directly to homes or other domestic properties. If you are a domestic customer (for example, you own a home or another non-industrial property), you will need to contact your local…
Balancing services
At NESO, we have robust processes in place to monitor balancing services performance and hold balancing providers to account against contractual delivery commitments.Starting from October, we will…
Balancing services
SO to SO services are provided mutually with other transmission system operators connected to Britain's transmission system via interconnectors.