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All the latest news from the heart of Great Britain's electricity system. Find out how we balance the grid, how we’re innovating for the future, and who the people are that are keeping your lights on around the clock. 

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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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Innovating for Britain’s electricity system of the future

27 July 2021

We've published our innovation annual summary, sharing insight into some of our key collaborative projects with industry.

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Our early outlook on winter margins in 2021/22

22 July 2021

We’re publishing an early view of electricity system margins this winter to help industry prepare.

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National Grid ESO welcomes BEIS and Ofgem’s consultation on the future of system operation

20 July 2021

We’re at the heart of our country’s energy transition, operating one of the safest, most reliable and fastest decarbonising networks in the world...

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Introducing our 2021 Future Energy Scenarios

12 July 2021

Our Future Energy Scenarios (FES) draw on hundreds of experts’ views to model four credible energy pathways for Britain over coming decades.

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It’s coming ohm: National Grid ESO expects up to 2GW spike during Euro 2020 final

9 July 2021

We're expecting a 2GW electricity demand pick-up at half-time during Sunday’s match between England and Italy.

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Our Future Energy Scenarios then & now: how Britain’s energy outlook has changed

7 July 2021

Our Future Energy Scenarios (FES) insight is ten years old. How has Britain’s energy outlook has evolved since it first came out?

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