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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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ESO : Future of energy

How the ‘sonar of the power grid’ is helping Britain to decarbonise

21 October 2021

New stability measurement tools will take us another step towards powering the grid with 100% zero carbon electricity.

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National Grid ESO - East Anglia offshore wind farm project - wind turbine in north sea - Hero 1440x810.jpg ESO : Future of energy

ESO to partner with the Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland to improve coordination of offshore wind development

19 October 2021

ESO to partner with the Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland to improve coordination of offshore wind development

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woman in warm clothes standing on a beach ESO : Future of energy

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) publishes outlook for this winter

7 October 2021

In its annual Winter Outlook, ESO forecasts that sufficient capacity is available for winter 2021/22 and that the forecast shows that margins will be well within the reliability standard.

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ESO : Our people

Putting Consumers First

29 September 2021

Find out how James Kerr and his team are working to ensure that we put consumers first as we move towards net zero.

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Family looking out onto field ESO : Future of energy

Bridging the Gap 2022

20 September 2021

Bridging the Gap to net zero

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Rashmi Radhakrishnan flipped ESO : Our people

Rashmi Radhakrishnan - challenge yourself every day

8 September 2021

Rashmi Radhakrishnan works with stakeholders across the industry to develop key electricity market roadmaps for the ESO, ultimately delivering the best outcome for consumers.

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