FAQs
Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't listed below, please contact us.
Will a Capacity Market Notice always be followed up by an operational System Warnings message?
No, there is no guarantee that any operational System Warning will be issued by National Grid ESO subsequent to a Capacity Market Notice being issued. Equally, there are also no guarantees that any operational System Warning will be preceded by a Capacity Market Notice. This is because of the key differences highlighted above between capacity and operational messages.
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- How should I respond to a Capacity Market Notice?
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- Is the Capacity Market Notice actively updated following its initial communication?
- Can a Capacity Market Notice be cancelled?
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