Search results
Filter by
ESO content (14)
Balancing services
At certain times of the day, we need access to sources of extra power in the form of either increased generation or demand reduction. This enables us to manage a greater than forecast…
Strategic Energy Planning
NOA for Interconnectors (NOA IC) identifies how much interconnection capacity would provide benefit to consumers and other interested parties. It highlights the potential benefits of efficient…
Balancing services
Super SEL is utilised to directly decrease the sum of the minimum MW level or Stable Export Limit (SEL) of generators synchronized to the system by lowering the minimum generating level at a…
Balancing services
Please note: We are no longer actively procuring this service. The information provided on this page is for existing providers of BM start up services.
Balancing services
Reserve is needed for frequency management when there is an imbalance between supply of energy and demand for energy.
Balancing services
A smart, flexible system that makes the best use of all the energy resources available will enable us to meet our customers’ needs in a balanced, efficient and economical way.
Our aim is to create…
Balancing services
We utilise a product called 'Regulating Reserve' to correct energy imbalances (differences between generation and demand) on the the GB power system.Requirements for Regulating Reserve are set so…
Strategic Energy Planning
The Network Option Assessment (NOA) provides our recommendation for which network reinforcement projects should receive investment - and when. While we provide economic recommendations for…
Strategic Energy Planning
The NOA has an important role in developing an efficient, coordinated and economic electricity transmission system.On this page, you'll find the full suite of NOA 2020/21 documents …
Strategic Energy Planning
This NOA 2021/22 Refresh report provides recommendations for the options required to develop the onshore electricity transmission network, that complements the HND’s …