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ESO’s Winter Outlook Base Case shows de-rated margins of 3.7GW or 6.3%, this is similar to recent wintersRussia’s invasion of Ukraine means that overall, this is likely to be a challenging…
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Our Future Energy Scenarios examine different pathways the energy system could take between now and 2050. Each scenario sees 30 years of change with more electric vehicles, renewable energy and…
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At the request of BEIS, the ESO has agreed contracts with Drax and EDF to extend the life of coal fired power plants this winter.
The new winter contingency contracts will only be used as a last…
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Our colleagues are at the heart of the ESO, working hard to operate a safe and reliable electricity system all whilst supporting the transition to a greener, and more efficient system for…
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To support decarbonisation efforts at a more local level the ESO is enhancing the Future Energy Scenarios to ensure they provide a more accurate view of local decarbonisation.
What are the…
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Sufficient capacity and operational tools to maintain world class reliability standards
New services set to go live this summer to help minimise consumer costs
Minimum demand…
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The world of energy is transforming. The way we make it and the way we use it are being changed by advances in technology and the move to a low-carbon society.As Electricity System Operator, our…
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Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 means fundamental changes for society and energy consumers, particularly in transport, heating and energy efficiency. Our Future Energy Scenarios…
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Since the ENCC was opened in 1993, by Carol Vorderman, then co-host of Countdown, economies all over the globe have looked to us as the cutting-edge example of how to operate a safe and reliable…
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As Great Britain transitions towards net zero, one of the first areas to decarbonise will be the electricity system. To deliver a zero-carbon electricity system, one of the first major milestones is…