ESO unveils £58bn plan for future of UK’s energy system

The Electricity System Operator has released its “Beyond 2030” report, proposing measures such as expanding offshore wind capacity and implementing a new North to South electrical spine

Dogger Bank D locked in: Grid connection confirmed

SSE Renewables and Equinor have received confirmation from the Electricity System Operator regarding the grid connection location for the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm

ESO activates Live Demand Flexibility Service event

The Live DFS event will take place between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm tomorrow evening

Winter demand service to triple: Will UK lights stay on?

The electricity system operator expects a significant increase in participation in this winter’s Demand Flexibility Service, potentially tripling last year’s uptake

ESO revamps Balancing Reserve: Green light for smaller units

The Electricity System Operator has changed its plans for the Balancing Reserve service, making it accessible to smaller units alongside larger ones

Switching off Britain’s wind farms has added £806m to energy bills

The cost of turning off wind farms in the UK reached a peak last year, according to a report

New independent body launched to overlook energy networks

The FSO will work with the ESO and NGG to review and improve existing electricity and gas infrastructure

Ofgem confirms National Grid to create separate electricity system operator

The UK’s National Grid will create a new company to separately operate its electricity system by April 2019. Ofgem confirmed the plans to set up a separate electricity system operator (ESO), which has a central role in planning and operating the power system. The regulator adds: “The role and the form of the ESO needs […]