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Britain’s risk of power outages this winter lowest since pre-Covid, Neso says
- The National Electricity System Operator forecasts a lower risk of power outages in Britain this winter compared to the past six years, indicating sufficient electricity to meet demand.
- Neso anticipates an average operational margin of 6.6 gigawatts this winter, the highest since 2019-2020, surpassing last year's forecast of 5.2 GW.
- The increase in electricity supply margin is driven by battery storage growth, increased gas generation, and new interconnectors, which offset expected demand increases.
- Neso expects limited instances requiring special measures for grid management, emphasizing a positive outlook for winter preparations.
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NESO forecasts strongest winter electricity margins for six years in early 2025/26 outlook
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has released its 2025 Early View of Winter, projecting the strongest electricity operational margins for the UK grid since 2019. The report, published on 18 June, provides an initial outlook for managing the country’s electricity transmission network during the 2025/26 winter period, running from 31 October to 31 March. According to NESO, this winter’s operational margin is expected to reach 6.6GW, or 1…
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