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New report reveals the stats behind January’s electricity in Great Britain
Wind power alone made up almost a quarter of electricity generation, with low carbon sources almost half
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Graham Stein, Network Operability Manager at National Grid ESO, explains why we’re helping smaller generators to change their settings as part of the Loss of Mains Change programme.
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Batteries on wheels and smart charging - National Grid ESO’s Marcus Stewart explains the road ahead for electric vehicles and the electricity system
I own an electric vehicle. I’m lucky enough…
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In April we shared our ambition to be able to operate the GB electricity system carbon free by 2025. In order to achieve that goal, we are finding new ways of managing system characteristics like…
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Is it busier than usual? Will your Christmas be powered by renewable energy? Roisin Quinn, our Head of National Control explains all about electricity on Christmas Day in this festive Q&A
Is it…
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that humans have ever faced. We’re the first generation to fully understand the impact that we’ve had on our climate and the last that can do…
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I have worked for National Grid ESO for eight years, but I have always seen engineering as my life. I hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a masters in power systems engineering,…
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UK first sees National Grid ESO working with Lightsource BP and UK Power Networks to use a solar plant at night time to help balance the grid.
In a successful trial, which took place on Monday 4th…
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We recently shared our ambition to be able to operate the GB electricity system carbon free by 2025. In order to achieve that goal, we are finding new ways of managing system characteristics like…
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We’ve just held our quarterly electricity ops forum, which saw 150 people from across the industry come together for an update on ESO operations.
Don’t worry if you missed it though – you can view…