Net zero explained

Confused about carbon? Need knowledge on net zero? Interested in EVs? You’ve come to the right place.

At National Grid ESO we’re at the heart of the transition to a zero carbon electricity system – in fact, we’re on track to run the grid on zero carbon electricity by 2025.

But what is zero carbon and how is it different from net zero? And how are renewables like wind and solar key to taking us to a greener future?

If you want to learn more about EVs - and how things like smart charging and vehicle to grid technology can help us to get to net zero - check out our net zero explainers.

Carbon capture and storage

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a range of technologies that hold the promise of trapping around 90% of the carbon dioxide emissions from power stations and industrial sites.

What is net zero and zero carbon?

We hear a lot about net zero and zero carbon but what are they exactly and what’s the difference between the two?

Why are renewables vital to achieving net zero?

We know that Great Britain is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

But how can renewable energy sources help us get there? 

Electric vehicles

If you haven’t thought about EVs yet, you soon will. We predict there’ll be up to 37.4 million of them on the road by 2050.

What is carbon intensity?

We now get more of our electricity from renewable sources than ever before, which is great news for the environment as it helps us to cut down on our carbon emissions.