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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…
Connections
As the Electricity System Operator for Great Britain, it’s our job to move electricity safely, reliably and efficiently through the system.
We don’t generate or sell electricity and we’re not…
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…
Connections
This page includes information about the connections offer process. We’ve split the process into five parts, each of which contain step-by-step guidance on roles and responsibilities. There are also…
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…
Connections
Update: 04/06/2024Read our latest letter to customersThe temporary two-step connection offer process that was in place from 1 March to 27 November 2023 in England and Wales has now concluded.…