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News : Strategic planning
Planning the future electricity network through our Network Options Assessment
Head of Networks, Julian Leslie highlights the key messages from this year’s Network Options Assessment (NOA) report and looks at the vital role network planning has to play in achieving a…
News : Future energy
The road to net zero electricity markets
National Grid ESO are at the forefront of how electricity is changing in Great Britain. As the system operator we're finding new ways to keep the grid balanced, helping to meet net zero emissions…
News : Security of Supply
First of its kind tender sees Black Start contracts awarded in South West & Midlands
National Grid ESO has announced contracts with six providers for Black Start services in the South West and Midlands, the result of a new approach and tender process for awarding such contracts. The…
News : About NESO
A day in the life of an ESO Graduate
Our colleagues are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system all whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future…
News : Future energy
ESO at heart of new future system operator
We welcome today’s announcement, by BEIS and Ofgem, to create a future system operator that builds on the track record and skills of the ESO with enhanced roles and responsibilities to unlock…
News : About NESO
Zero-carbon engineers - Nicola Bruce
Our engineers and the expertise they bring to work every day is at the heart of the ESO’s role, balancing supply and demand for electricity second by second.  They are also preparing…
News : Security of Supply
Electricity System Restoration Service contracts (formerly Black Start) awarded to providers in the Northern Regions
National Grid ESO has announced contracts with eight providers for Electricity System Restoration Services in the Northern Regions (which covers Northwest, Northeast and Scotland). The eight…
News : About NESO
A day in the life of Francis Vary
Our colleagues are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system all whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future…
News : About NESO
A day in the life of an IEMS analyst
Our colleagues are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system all whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for future…
News : Systems operation
How does the ESO manage periods of low demand?
You may have heard us talking about “low demand” periods for electricity ever since the coronavirus pandemic kicked off. Because lots of industry has temporarily shut down as we all isolate, and…