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The economic landscape, developments in technology, evolving business models and consumer behaviour are changing at an unprecedented rate; creating more opportunities than ever before. Here we discuss the latest thinking in our industry.

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ESO :News

ESO: Investing for the future

29 January 2018

The third annual Network Options Assessment (NOA) for Britain’s electricity transmission system is now available, and recommends a total investment of £21.6m for 2018/19.

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ESO :News

ESO: Charging Futures gathers pace

21 December 2017

Charging Futures is an ambitious programme that aims to help the energy industry tackle one of its biggest challenges – managing extensive reforms to electricity access and charging arrangements. David Wildash, Head of Electricity Transmission Charging Review for the System Operator, explains the road ahead.

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ESO :News

ESO: Product Roadmap published

19 December 2017

On 19 December, the National Grid System Operator (SO) published its Product Roadmap for frequency response and reserve markets. It marks an important milestone in the wider review of balancing services undertaken through the System Needs and Product Strategy earlier this year. Cathy McClay, Head of Commercial Electricity, explains more.

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Gas :News

GFOP 2017: the future of gas

30 November 2017

On 30 November, National Grid launches its Gas Future Operability Planning (GFOP) report, which supports the work already done in the annual Electricity and Gas Ten Year Statements. Craig Dyke, Gas Network Development Manager, System Operator, explains why having a clear picture of the challenges that lie ahead has never been more important.

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ET :News

LCNI 2017: ETO’s powerful line-up

23 November 2017

From a world-first testbed for new technology to eco-friendly gas alternatives, our Electricity Transmission Owner (ETO) business is plugging into LCNI 2017 with an impressive line-up of industry-defining innovations. Gemma Pead, ETO’s Innovation Stakeholder Officer, tells us more.

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ET :News

Be a master of innovation

15 November 2017

Great minds don’t always think alike. That’s something we value at National Grid. We’re looking for brilliant innovators to help us solve the biggest challenges facing the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Innovation Engineer Oliver Cwikowski explains how you can get involved.

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