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

ESO reveals ‘Future System Operator’s name

ESO has announces the name of the forthcoming Future System Operator, with plans for operational launch in the Summer

We need portfolio of options to ensure security of supply this winter, says NG ESO boss

Fintan Slye has said coal is part of this portfolio of energy options in the short term

Homes and businesses to be paid to use off-peak energy

From next month, homes and businesses using the demand flexibility service will be rewarded

Disruption unlikely but possible this winter, says Grid

Under a “highly unlikely” scenario of a gas shortage in Britain, there will be disruption in customers’ energy supplies, the National Grid ESO has said

UK’s offshore wind target ‘requires £54bn investment’

National Grid ESO has published its long-awaited report outlining recommendations for 23GW of new offshore wind capacity

National Grid ESO forecasts sufficient electricity supplies this summer

The market will continue to be hit by high electricity prices in the summer, according to a new report

National Grid ESO creates a digital replica of entire UK energy system

The so-called Virtual Energy System is designed to give access to real-time data on the operation of the energy system

Can you hear the grid’s roar?

National Grid ESO has announced the deployment of new smart tech that will help accurately measure power system stability

Ireland’s EirGrid chief to join UK National Grid

The head of Ireland’s state-owned operator EirGrid is to join the UK’s National Grid. Chief Executive Fintan Slye has informed the Board he will be leaving the organisation at the end of December. He will take up a new role with National Grid UK, running its gas and electricity System Operator business. John O’Connor, Chairman […]