Publications library
We've got a wide range of publications offering energy insights and analysis. Download our reports and data to see the innovative ways we are transforming the future of Great Britain’s energy.
Publications library
We've got a wide range of publications offering energy insights and analysis.
Beyond 2030 - Electricity Transmission Update
Beyond 2030 published in March 2024 set out a national view of the electricity transmission network Britain needs in the 2030s. This update builds on that work. It explains what has changed, what…
Future Energy Scenarios (FES)
Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2025: Pathways to Net Zero provides an independent view of a range of future pathways for the whole energy system, exploring a range of routes to net zero in 2050 for…
Clean Power 2030
As the National Energy System Operator (NESO), part of our role is to provide impartial advice to HM Government and the regulator on what is required to securely accelerate the transition away…
Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS)
The Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS) is NESO’s view of future transmission requirements and the capability of Great Britain’s National Electricity Transmission System (NETS) over the next ten…
GB Reduced Model
The GB Reduced Model is a simplified representation of the National Electricity Transmission System of Great Britain, developed using DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
North Hyde Review
NESO publishes its final report from the review into the North Hyde Substation outage which took place on 20 March and led to the closure of Heathrow Airport.
Operability Strategy Report and Electricity Markets Roadmap
In this year’s edition of the Operability Strategy Report and the Electricity Markets Roadmap, we have ensured a greater level of alignment between these linked publications, making them easier to…
DER/CER Visibility and Access Roadmap
Great Britain’s energy landscape is transforming at pace as we move away from fossil fuels and towards low carbon sources of generation in our pursuit of a cleaner, more secure and affordable…
Summer Outlook
Our Summer Outlook reports are designed to inform the energy industry and support its preparations. They also outline Great Britain’s projected electricity needs for the summer ahead.
Whole electricity system
The journey to creating an energy system fit for the future wouldn’t be possible without close collaboration with industry partners to help the transition.
System Operability Framework (SOF)
The System Operability Framework (SOF) takes a holistic view of the changing energy landscape to assess the future operation of Britain's electricity networks.
Regional Development Programmes (RDPs)
RDPs look across the whole electricity system to unlock more network capacity, reduce constraints, and create new revenue opportunities for market participants.