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Industry Data and Reports

These pages contain data and support for users of the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS). Here you will find the latest operational data, forecasts, and reports.

 

Balancing data

We maintain the system frequency between 49.5Hz and 50.5Hz, although normal operating limits of 49.8Hz to 50.2Hz normally apply.

Real-time demand data

Click here to view a graph of demand data over the last 60 minutes.

Balancing services adjustment data (BSAD)

Go to our portal for aggregated and disaggregated BSAD.

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GB Electricity System Operator Daily Reports

On this page, you will find reports that we publish relating to the status of the NETS.

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Forecast volumes and costs

Breakdown of operating margin (OPMR) based on forecast volume of reserve, frequency response required, annual weighting factors for STOR contracts, and BSUoS charges.

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System balancing reports

Reports we publish relating to the commercial operation of the electricity transmission system, including MBSS and other services reports.

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Data explorer

Explore cost and volume forecasts and outcomes relating to balancing services, reserve, and response.

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Balancing Services

Find out how we keep the electricity transmission system balanced, and about tendering for balancing services.

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Balancing and settlement arrangements

You can find operational data relating to balancing and settlement arrangments on the BM Reports website, via ELEXON. You can use this website to make trading decisions and understand market dynamics by accessing current and historic data.

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Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC)

You can find operational Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) data in the ELEXON Portal.

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