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We’re on track for periods of zero carbon electricity in 2025

Great Britain’s electricity system is set for periods of 100% zero carbon power in just four years’ time. Ahead of the COP26 summit, our new report charts the progress in decarbonising our electricity system.

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Electricity Ten Year Statement 2021 - ETYS ESO : Future of energy

Electricity Ten Year Statement 2021 - ETYS

26 November 2021

The ESO’s Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS), published annually, provides our view of how changes to the future system will impact the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS) for the next ten years.

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National Grid ESO announces review of balancing market

26 November 2021

National Grid ESO is to undertake a review of the balancing market.

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Top Five Takeaways from COP26

17 November 2021

Julian Leslie, National Grid ESO’s Head of Networks & Chief Engineer reviews the key moments and takeaways from his time at COP26.

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ESO : Our people

Meet Biljana Stojkovska – the athlete and academic

10 November 2021

As COP26 focuses on gender, science and innovation, we meet Climate Leader Biljana Stojkovska. Before becoming a role model in the energy sector, Biljana was a professional handball player and athletics champion in her native Macedonia.

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ESO : Future of energy

Introducing the Virtual Energy System

5 November 2021

We’re launching an industry-wide programme to develop the Virtual Energy System – a digital twin of Great Britain’s entire energy system.

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ESO : Our people

This Is Engineering Day

2 November 2021

Take a look at our film, which challenges perceptions around engineering, as part of This Is Engineering Day

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