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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…
Networks
Our Network Access Planning engineers are responsible for assessing, co-ordinating and sanctioning the planned release of assets from the National Electricity Transmission System, NETS, for…
Networks
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 future…
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.
Networks
Every year, the ESO assesses and manages outages on the National Electricity Transmission System across the Scotland, England and Wales.
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…
Balancing services
Short term operating reserve (STOR) is a service that provides additional active power from generation or demand reduction.