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The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate, creating more opportunities than ever before. Here, we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

Wind farms and pylons against a sunset Energy security ESO

What is thermal constraint management and why is it important?

Find out why thermal constraint management is a crucial part of operating the electricity system safely, reliably and efficiently - and how it keeps the costs of running the system as low as possible.

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Black Start engineer Mark Jones on preparing for every eventuality

In our latest film and article profiling interesting roles at National Grid ESO, Mark Jones explains the importance of preparing for all eventualities – and why he likes it when people ask what he does for a living.

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National Grid ESO widens balancing market access for smaller providers

A wider range of technologies and providers will be able to access Great Britain’s balancing mechanism (BM) market from today as National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) makes changes removing barriers to entry.

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Our RIIO-2 plan and the transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Fintan Slye, Director of the System Operator, on our newly-published RIIO-2 business plan and how it will help industry meet net zero carbon goals while bringing benefits to consumers.

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Innovation ESO

How our Open Innovation event is helping industry tackle challenges together

Carolina Tortora, head of innovation strategy at National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), reflects on how our Open Innovation Event is helping industry think outside the box.

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Wind farms and pylons against a sunset Insight ESO

A smart energy system in action

Over the weekend, consumers up and down the nation found themselves being paid to use electricity generated from renewable sources. Why?

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