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Over the past six months, we’ve been working with stakeholders across the energy industry to look at some of the key messages from FES 2020 in the second Bridging the Gap project- Peaks and troughs…
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ESO Head of Networks Julian Leslie shares our first Frequency Risk and Control Report which outlines the frequency risks on the network and how we propose to manage them.
Ensuring…
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In our latest article profiling interesting roles at National Grid ESO, Senior Contracts Manager Steve Miller explains his role securing Black Start contracts.
Can you tell us about your current…
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At National Grid ESO we operate the electricity system in real-time to keep Britain’s lights on. But we also work in advance, trading megawatts in electricity markets to help balance supply and…
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From wind to solar to combined heat and power, many energy generators may need to make a mandatory system change to their assets by September 2022. The Accelerated Loss of Mains Change Programme (…
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They are both scenarios in which we have to balance the system and we have tools for both.
However there is one additional challenge that we need to overcome in low demand scenarios that we don’t…
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As society increases its focus on meeting net-zero, National Grid Electricity System Operator is collaborating with others to transform the energy industry. Over the past year we have made good…
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A new multi-partner project led by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is exploring the potential to use electric heat demand in off…
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Powering up Christmas: Here’s our top 10 festive facts from the Electricity National Control Centre!
Our control room balances the grid second by second which gives our engineers a unique insight into the nation’s Christmas habits and how they affect electricity use.
Was it Strictly Come Dancing…