The Electricity System Operator (ESO) has released its annual Future Energy Scenarios report for 2024, which outlines potential pathways to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Storage plays a crucial element in the transition to a clean energy future. However, for batteries to successfully fulfil their role, significant system changes are necessary. From refining the grid connection process to optimizing how batteries are dispatched by the control room. The Future Energy Scenarios In this episode, ESO's Director of Strategy and Policy, Claire Dykta, returns to discuss:

• The ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios: Pathways to Net Zero framework and the key actions required to achieve it.

• The evolving role of energy storage and the future needs of the network.
• The proposed shift in connection policy from a "first come, first served" to a "first ready, first connected" system.
• Insights into the initial months of the Open Balancing Platform (OBP).

• The impact of the multi-dispatch tool and other recent changes that have increased the utilization of batteries in the balancing mechanism.

Mentioned in the episodeExploring the Balancing Mechanism with Claire Dykta NG ESOData on dispatch rates - discussed in our article Battery energy storage revenues decrease by 26% in July 2024.About our guestESO is the Electricity System Operator for Great Britain, making sure that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day. They are responsible for moving high voltage electricity from where it’s generated, through the energy system. For more information about what ESO do, head to their website.About Modo EnergyModo Energy provides forecasts, benchmarking, data, and insights for new energy assets - all in one place.Built for analysts, Modo helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets. Modo’s paid plans serve more than 80% of battery storage owners and operators in Great Britain and ERCOT.All of our podcasts are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, podcasts, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on Linkedin or Twitter. Check out The Energy Academy, our video series of bite-sized chunks explaining how different battery energy storage systems work. For more information on energy policy and market reform, check out our written research.