Explained in plain English
Who runs the electricity system?
The national electricity system operator, National Grid ESO, is responsible for balancing Great Britain's electricity supply and demand in real time. They ensure there's always enough power to go around and manage the network to prevent blackouts, now with new powers to implement rotating cuts.
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