System Oscillation Assessment for IBRs: Moving Towards MIMO Active Frequency Scanning
System Oscillation Assessment for IBRs As the power system continues to transition towards inverter-based resources, assessment of dynamic stability has become increasingly important. One area that requires particular attention is the assessment of system oscillations, commonly known as SSO studies. While SSO describes oscillations below the 50 Hz fundamental, NESO’s assessment scope also considers oscillatory […]
August 6, 2026
CATOs – Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners
The introduction of the Competitively Appointed Transmission Owner (CATO) regime marks a major shift in how transmission infrastructure projects could be delivered across Great Britain. Developed over more than a decade through Ofgem's ITPR and ECIT programmes, the CATO framework aims to introduce competition into the delivery of eligible onshore transmission assets, helping to support the UK's transition to a cleaner, more resilient electricity network. As the first CATO projects move closer to implementation, understanding the regulatory framework, technical requirements, and opportunities for stakeholders has never been more important.
June 5, 2026
Q1 2026 Newsletter
Our latest round up of company news, events and projects from Quarter 1 of 2026
April 9, 2026
What are DUoS Charges & Why They Matter
Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges are the fees paid for using local electricity networks, but they’re far more than a line on a bill. DUoS underpins how Distribution Network Operators recover costs, shapes price signals across the system, and directly affects what consumers pay as well as how energy projects are developed and valued. Understanding how DUoS works is essential for households, businesses, and developers navigating an evolving, electrified energy system.
December 2, 2025
Grid Connection Feasibility Studies: Understanding the New Landscape after Connections Reform
The Impact Connections Reform will have on Grid Connection Feasibility In recent years, demand for new grid connections has grown significantly, as the UK and international energy markets transition toward cleaner, low-carbon generation. For each of these connections, be it a new renewable project, expanding an existing site, or planning a large demand project such […]
November 3, 2025
DSO Flexibility Markets Transforming GB’s Grid Economics
Great Britain’s DSO flexibility markets are reshaping how electricity is managed, enabling smarter grid operation, cost savings, and greater renewable integration. Discover how these markets work, who can participate, and how Blake Clough Consulting helps clients unlock their value.
October 28, 2025
Q3 2025 Newsletter
Our latest round up of company news, events and projects from Quarter 3 of 2025
October 24, 2025
GB Capacity Market – Your Roadmap
The GB Capacity Market helps keep the lights on by rewarding reliable electricity supply. We break down how it works, what bidding involves, the annual cycle, and what happens after a contract is won.
September 13, 2025
Why CP2030 Has Changed Curtailment Risk – What This Means for Your Project
CP2030 has changed curtailment risk by reshaping how projects connect to the grid and how LIFO stacks are managed. These reforms will impact which technologies connect, the order they do so, and the curtailment levels they can expect across the GB network.
August 21, 2025
Grid Forming Control – Opportunities and Challenges
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other inverter-based resources have traditionally used grid-following control, effective only on strong networks. As inverter connections increase, grid strength falls, raising stability concerns. Grid-forming control offers a new approach to maintain stability in a changing energy system.
August 20, 2025