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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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Cityscape rooftops and night with glowlines ESO : Future of energy

World-first trial brings renewables one step closer to restarting GB’s electricity grid

19 May 2022

Renewable energy sources have taken a landmark step in being able to restart Great Britain’s electricity system after a successful world-first trial.

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ESO : Balancing the grid

Full range of dynamic frequency response services now active

10 May 2022

Our new frequency response service Dynamic Moderation has held its first auction, completing the full suite of the new frequency response services, alongside Dynamic Containment and Dynamic Regulation.

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Fintan Slye - Chair of the NGESO Board ESO : Future of energy

Fintan Slye responds to the Energy Bill announced today in the State Opening of Parliament

10 May 2022

Fintan Slye, Executive Director of ESO, responds to the Energy Bill announced today in the State Opening of Parliament, which outlines our vital role at the heart of the future system operator.

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Russ Woodman ESO : Our people

A day in the life of Russell Woodman

3 May 2022

Russell Woodman, a Power System Engineer in the National Outage Planning team, tells us about his varied career at the ESO and how he came full circle back to his role in the national planning team.

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Racheal Enyon ESO : Our people

A day in the life of Rachael Eynon

3 May 2022

Rachael Eynon, a medium-term Power System Engineer in the North Outage Planning team, lets us know about her journey into the ESO and details the complex problem-solving she undertakes in her current role.

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Innovation with ESO front cover ESO : Future of energy

ESO announces revamped ambitions for 2023-2025

29 April 2022

The ESO today submits its business plan for 2023-2025 for Ofgem’s approval, setting out new business objects to support government targets and further energy decarbonisation

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