Independent report

NESO Electricity Capacity Report 2026: findings of the Panel of Technical Experts 

Report by the DESNZ independent Panel of Technical Experts providing advice on the National Energy System Operator’s 2026 Electricity Capacity Report. 

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 21 July 2026

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NESO Electricity Capacity Report 2026: findings of the Panel of Technical Experts 

PDF, 392 KB, 44 pages

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This document is produced by the Panel of Technical Experts:

• it provides independent scrutiny of the analysis in the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) annual Electricity Capacity Report
• it assists the DESNZ Secretary of State in setting the parameters for the Capacity Market auctions. This includes the T‑1 auction for Delivery Year 2027/28 and the T‑4 auction for Delivery Year 2030/31.

NESO published their 2026 Electricity Capacity Report (ECR) on 21 July 2026.

Published 21 July 2026