National Grid ESO is eyeing increased demand side response, helping to keep the grid balanced and providing consumers with a route to cut their bills.
Stability key focus of future market design, the How are we preparing for power markets of the future? panel agreed at the Renewable Energy Trading Summit.
Secretary of state Kwasi Kwarteng has called on National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) to explore options for bolstering energy security ahead of the winter, including utilising more coal.
A trial as part of the second phase of the Distributed ReStart project has shown how a range of smaller energy sources can be used to restore power in the event of a total or partial system shutdown.
A new Energy Bill was announced today (10 May) as part of the Queen's Speech, to help the UK build a more secure, homegrown energy system that is both cleaner and more affordable.
National Grid ESO needs to plan and operate the system with lower levels of inertia as the UK moves to net zero, with pathfinder projects exploring the procurement of inertia.
