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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.

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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.

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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.

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Past Winter Outlook Reports

Name
2020 Winter Review and Consultation
2020 Winter Review and Consultation Data Workbook
2019-20 Winter Outlook Interactive PDF
2019-20 Winter Outlook Data Workbook
2019 Winter Review and Consultation
2019 Winter Review Data Workbook
2018-19 Winter Outlook Report
2018-19 Winter Outlook Report data Workbook
2018 Winter Review and Consultation
2017-18 Winter Outlook Report
2017 Winter Review and Consultation
2016-17 Winter Outlook Report
2016 Winter Consultation
2016 Winter Review
2015-16 Winter Outlook Report
2015 Winter Review and Consultation Report
2014-15 Winter Outlook Report
2013-14 Winter Outlook Report
2013-14 Winter Outlook Consultation
2012-13 Winter Outlook Report

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