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Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target

Posted on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 By Chris Owens No Comments on Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target
Future Energy Scenarios 2023: Action Required Now To Meet Net Zero Target
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid ESO publishes Future Energy Scenarios 2023 with a warning that “a once in a lifetime opportunity will pass us by” unless more radical steps are taken.

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Winter Outlook 2022-23: Power Cuts On The Way?

Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on Winter Outlook 2022-23: Power Cuts On The Way?
Winter Outlook 2022-23: Power Cuts On The Way?
Power News

Households could face rolling three-hour power cuts this winter under the worst-case scenario outlined in National Grid ESO’s Winter Outlook 2022-23.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?
Future Energy Scenarios 2022: Faster Decarbonisation On The Cards?
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid ESO publishes its latest roadmap for Britain’s electricity system, Future Energy Scenarios 2022.

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Summer Outlook 2022 Forecasts Safe And Secure Supplies

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on Summer Outlook 2022 Forecasts Safe And Secure Supplies
Summer Outlook 2022 Forecasts Safe And Secure Supplies
Power News

Low electricity demand is likely to remain the biggest challenge for Britain’s network, according to National Grid ESO’s Summer Outlook 2022.

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New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 By Chris Owens No Comments on New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network
New Body To Manage UK Electricity Network
Power News

Part of the National Grid will be re-nationalised to oversee the running of Britain’s electricity network.

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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
Power Insights, Power News

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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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
Power Insights, Power News

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 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
Power Insights, Power News

Electricity network operator National Grid ESO releases its Winter Outlook 2020.

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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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Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20
Winter Is Coming… National Grid Winter Outlook 2019-20
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid confident there will be enough gas and electricity to meet winter demand even if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.

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