DER/CER Visibility and Access Roadmap
Great Britain’s energy landscape is transforming at pace as we move away from fossil fuels and towards low carbon sources of generation in our pursuit of a cleaner, more secure and affordable power system by 2030.
One of the biggest shifts we are seeing is in the increasing uptake of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Consumer Energy Resources (CERs). These distributed energy assets include everything from commercial batteries and small-scale wind to domestic energy sources, such as electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar panels, and home batteries.
Improving visibility of, and access to, DERs and CERs is critical to enabling NESO to operate a safe, reliable and cost-efficient power system in line with Clean Power ambitions. The proportionate integration of these assets to NESO’s system operations offers a huge opportunity to cut carbon, strengthen resilience, and give consumers the chance to play a much more active role in the energy system.
Strategy Report & Roadmap
This strategy report sets out the case for change to improve DER/CER visibility and access, NESO’s vision for the future of distributed energy in GB, and the capabilities and data required to achieve this vision. The roadmap presents a view of the in-flight and planned activities NESO will undertake to develop these capabilities and access this data. Although this roadmap focuses on NESO activities to deliver DER & CER visibility and access, success depends on strong collaboration across the industry. Many of these actions cannot be achieved by NESO alone and have significant dependencies on wider industry decisions.
Post-Consultation Update
Following consultation in April 2026, the DER/CER Visibility and Access Roadmap and supporting report have been updated to reflect stakeholder feedback and strengthen the narrative, address identified gaps, and refine our delivery approach.
NESO will continue to engage with stakeholders as delivery progresses, supporting the development of solutions that enable distributed energy assets to play a full, reliable and trusted role in Great Britain’s energy system. If you would like to stay informed on roadmap developments or be involved in relevant activities, please register your interest using the link below.