Regulator profile

National Grid ESO

National Grid Electricity System Operator

System Operator Great Britain

What National Grid ESO does

Operates the electricity transmission system in Great Britain. Manages grid connections, balancing services, and system security. Now transitioning to NESO (National Energy System Operator).

Becoming NESO in 2024/25. Key for grid connection applications and queue management.

Grid ConnectionSystem Operation

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Coverage area
Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.

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