FAQs
Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't listed below, please contact us.
What is included within the Demand figure?
The sum of the forecast volume (MW) of demand on the electricity transmission system plus the volume of Operating Margin (MW) held in reserve by NESO. Interconnector flows, both import and exports, are reflected within this figure.
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