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Balancing services
We use several techniques and services to help maintain the security and quality of electricity supply across Britain's transmission system. Here you can find out about system security…
Balancing services
We will approach potential service providers directly if a specific requirement is identified. Intertrip services are required as an automatic control arrangement where generation may be reduced or…
Balancing services
SO to SO services are provided mutually with other transmission system operators connected to Britain's transmission system via interconnectors.
Balancing services
As part of the rationalisation of balancing services, we are no longer actively procuring the Max Gen service. Contracts currently in place with stations, will continue until station closure of if…
Codes
The Third Energy Package of European legislation created a need for European Network Codes (ENC) to cover grid connections, markets and system operation. These codes are designed to provide a…
Codes
All other documents relating to ENCs are available here to download, including factsheets, proposals and consultations.For more information, please contact box.europeancodes.electricity@…
Balancing services
Constraint management is required where the electricity transmission system is unable to transmit power to the location of demand, due to congestion at one or more parts of the transmission network…
Balancing services
Restoration (formerly known as Black Start) is the process used to restore power in the event of a total or partial shutdown of the national electricity transmission system.
Balancing services
The South Coast of England is likely to play a big role in meeting the Government’s green energy targets because there is lots of renewable solar and wind generation in the area. But research…
Codes
The Joint European Stakeholder Group (JESG) covers the development, comitology process and implementation of ENCs.