Introduction to the Electricity Industry in Great Britain
Complete overview of the electricity industry in GB including generation, networks, markets, retail and net zero
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Complete overview of the electricity industry in GB including generation, networks, markets, retail and net zero
This course provides a complete introduction and overview of the electricity (and gas) industry in Great Britain. You will explore some of the basic concepts of electricity and gas and explore the overall value chain to get a strategic understanding of how everything fits together.
You will learn about the history of the electricity and gas industry in Great Britain from early origins in the industrial revolution to nationalisation, privitisation and recent market developments. The course will explore the market structure today, including regulation, key market data and an introduction to companies operating in each part of the value chain.
The course includes deep dives into each part of the electricity and gas value chain, including:
- Generation: Where electricity and gas is produced, key market data and what the future might look like
- Networks: How electricity and gas is transported, and some of the key challenges for networks
- Markets & System Operation: Learn about key markets and the role of the system operator
- Retail: Explore the retail market, understand a typical energy bill and understand key challenges
Finally, you will explore future energy scenarios, key forecasts for the future and the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the electricity and gas industry as our energy system makes the transition to a net zero future.
