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Balancing services
Reactive power services are how we make sure voltage levels on the system remain within a given range, above or below nominal voltage levels. We instruct generators or other asset owners to either…
Balancing services
The Obligatory Reactive Power Service (ORPS) is the provision of varying reactive power output. At any given output generators may be requested to produce or absorb reactive power to help manage…
Balancing services
The Enhanced Reactive Power Service (ERPS) is suitable for generators who can provide reactive power over and above the Grid Code and Obligatory Reactive Power Service (ORPS) requirements. On this…
Markets
The ESO has a central role today in GB energy market design. The MAC has recently been established to inform our approach to strategic market design and delivery, based on robust evidence,…
Balancing services
Reactive power services are how we ensure voltage levels on the system remain within a given range, as mandated in the SQSS (Security and Quality of Supply Standard). We instruct generators or other…
Markets
The energy transition must be affordable, and the ESO Markets team is making sure that GB will achieve a fair, reliable energy future for all.
Markets
We are developing our first Flexibility Markets Strategy to set out our vision, desired outcomes, and the road map to unlocking the flexibility in the GB electricity network. To ensure that it’s…
Markets
Reform of ESO’s ancillary service and balancing markets is crucial if we are to ensure that we can operate a zero carbon electricity system by 2025, and fully decarbonise by 2035. These reforms will…
Markets
We hold these events four times a year and consider these as key milestones to engage with a wide range of industry stakeholders. We aim to reflect on the priorities of the energy industry and how…