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Winter Outlook
The Winter Outlook Report presents our view of security of supply for the electricity systems for the winter ahead.
Winter Outlook publication
Each year our outlook reports evolve to reflect our stakeholders’ feedback as we endeavour to provide more useful information for you.
This year, we continue to reflect on energy from a whole system perspective and we’ve included spotlights that reflect on the changing energy market.
You can share your feedback by emailing us at marketoutlook@nationalgrideso.com.
Winter Outlook 2020
The Winter Outlook 2020/21 is one of our suite of insights documents designed to support the industry by providing useful data and inform future industry planning.
The report document is supported by a data workbook available to download here.
Winter Review and Consultation 2020
Our annual Winter Review and Consultation publication provides a review of last winter’s forecasts compared to what actually happened, and an opportunity to share your views on the winter ahead.
Want to contribute to our next Winter Outlook?
If you’re interested in contributing to our forecasts for Winter 2020-21 please take part in our consultation and send your thoughts to marketoutlook@nationalgrideso.com.