Government-owned ISOP guiding Britain’s electricity system
CWP Energy has lodged a petition for judicial review of ministers’ refusal to approve Scoop Hill wind farm near Moffat. The company argues the decision was unlawful and calls for remedies that could unlock up to £1 billion in renewable investment; the case follows a government stance that the site is not right for the location.
National Energy System Operator has analysed demand, predicting England and Scotland could see 600 MW increases during group-stage matches. The surge is linked to TVs, devices and in-game halftimes, with Scotland’s late-night kickoff adding to household activity.
The system operator has offered grid connection dates to more than 700 shovel-ready clean energy projects, totaling about 37 gigawatts, as Britain advances its 2030 net-zero target. Reforms replace a bottleneck caused by speculative projects, with stricter criteria to connect and deliver faster deployment.
The National Energy System Operator has issued a margin notice for Thursday evening due to extreme European temperatures, marking the third such notice this year. The move signals a higher cushion between demand and supply, as heat drives up electricity use and strains generation.
Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid running dishwashers, washing machines and similar plug‑in appliances between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday as a solar eclipse blocks up to 95% of sunlight. The move aims to reduce peak demand and solar shortfall, with customers offered two hours of free electricity next weekend for taking part in the demand‑shifting. Regulators warn of potential grid stress and highlight flexible demand as a national resource.
The National Energy System Operator has issued a precautionary margin notice to ensure a greater safety cushion between demand and supply. It forecasts a tight window for Wednesday evening as Britain experiences a solar eclipse and rising electricity demand during a heatwave. The notice was later cancelled, and officials say there is no risk to customer supplies.