The key facts
- NESO: electricity supply will remain reliable this winter, with possible
Grid operator's assurances
The UK's National Energy System Operator (NESO) has assured that electricity supply will remain reliable this winter. In its winter report, the organisation stated that the country's energy system is prepared and
Investigation and engineers' stress
The report came after an independent investigation commissioned following claims about operational decisions and record-keeping at NESO. The law firm Eversheds Sutherland reported a
Whistleblower complaints not upheld
The investigation began after, in July, the Conservative shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said she had been contacted by a whistleblower claiming that NESO
Context and gas forecast
The publication of the reports comes amid growing attention to the UK's energy security due to wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, which have driven up prices and raised supply concerns. Electricity in the country is generated from a variety of sources, including solar, wind, gas and nuclear. Last year, wind generation became the largest source — almost 30% of all energy, slightly above gas. A separate report by the private company National Gas, which owns the gas network, forecasts sufficient supplies to cover demand this winter, but expects increased gas for generation during peak periods due to the
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