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National Grid’s Winter Outlook 2021 Predicts Tight Electricity Margins

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid’s Winter Outlook 2021 Predicts Tight Electricity Margins
National Grid’s Winter Outlook 2021 Predicts Tight Electricity Margins
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Britain will have enough electricity to avoid disruption over the coming months, but National Grid ESO’s Winter Outlook 2021 warns supplies will be tighter than last year.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero
Future Energy Scenarios 2021: Towards Net Zero
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National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2021, its roadmap for decarbonising the UK’s electricity system.

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National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2021 – COVID-19 Still A Challenge

Posted on April 9, 2021April 12, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2021 – COVID-19 Still A Challenge
National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2021 – COVID-19 Still A Challenge
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Electricity demand in Britain will continue to be low over the coming months, according to National Grid’s Summer Outlook 2021.

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National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22
National Grid ESO Publishes Innovation Strategy 2021-22
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Digitalisation is the top priority to transition to a cleaner energy system, according to National Grid ESO’s latest Innovation Strategy.

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National Grid Publishes Winter Outlook 2020 Amid COVID-19 & EU Uncertainty

Posted on October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid Publishes Winter Outlook 2020 Amid COVID-19 & EU Uncertainty
National Grid Publishes Winter Outlook 2020 Amid COVID-19 & EU Uncertainty
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Electricity network operator National Grid ESO releases its Winter Outlook 2020.

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National Grid Launches Dynamic Containment Frequency Balancing Scheme

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid Launches Dynamic Containment Frequency Balancing Scheme
National Grid Launches Dynamic Containment Frequency Balancing Scheme
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National Grid ESO introduces new Dynamic Containment mechanism to help keep network frequency balanced.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal

Posted on July 27, 2020July 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios 2020 report outlines the path towards zero carbon emissions by 2050, with renewables, energy storage, and electric vehicles all having crucial roles to play.

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Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record

Posted on June 10, 2020October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
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Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?

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National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19

Posted on April 17, 2020October 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19
National Grid’s Summer Outlook – Keeping The Lights On During Covid-19
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid’s Summer Outlook explains the impact of coronavirus on the electricity network and the challenges posed by significantly lower demand for power than usual.

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Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis

Posted on March 31, 2020June 10, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Keeping The Lights On During The Coronavirus Crisis
Power Insights, Power News

What steps are Britain’s network operators taking to minimise the risk posed by the spread of coronavirus?

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