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Electricity Explained
Not sure of the difference between kilowatts and megawatts? Figuring out how much electricity we use and what which items are the most power-hungry is no easy task. Let alone understand where…
Electricity Explained
The electricity market in Great Britain is a complex intersection of engineering and economics. Generators supply the electricity that consumers demand. The physical connections between demand and…
Electricity Explained
Wind is all around us. It’s clean, it’s free (at point of generation) and is a reliable source of energy for countries all around the world. Every day, wind turbines capture the wind’s power and…
Electricity Explained
From using household appliances to operating industrial machinery, we’re all connected to the electricity grid day in and day out. Markets ensure that we have a safe and reliable electricity supply…
Electricity Explained
While Great Britain’s electricity system is very reliable, power cuts happen for a variety of reasons.At National Grid ESO we move high-voltage electricity around the country and pass it to…
Electricity Explained
All the latest news from the heart of Great Britain's electricity system. Find out how we balance the grid, how we’re innovating for the future, and who the people are that are working on Britain's…
Electricity Explained
New low carbon records in AprilIn April, wind was our largest source of generation for the third consecutive month, providing 35.1% of our electricity.59% of electricity came from zero-carbon…
Electricity Explained
Comparison sites, direct mail, someone vying for your attention as you leave the supermarket – you will, at some point, have been encouraged by money saving claims…
Electricity Explained
Electricity bills aren’t always easy to understand so it can be tricky to know how much energy you’re using and how to reduce your usage