A Guide to the Electricity Industry in Great Britain

Name: A Guide to the Electricity Industry in Great Britain
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All you need to know about the Electricity Industry in Great Britain

Created bySean Cleary

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understanding of how electricity is produced
Understanding of how electricity is transported
Identify who the major players are in the Great Britain Energy market
Understand where the majority of electricity is generated

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 38m total length

Section 1 - What is Electricity?2:31
This video goes right to the heart of electricity - the composition of the atom! Feel free to skip this video if you understand this concept but it may be a useful reminder!
Section 1 - How is Electricity Transported?3:59
A look at how electricity is transported. Conductors, Voltage and Current all receive a special mention!
Section 1 - Network Operators4:24
A look at the companies who own and operate the electricity network infrastructure
Section 1 Quiz
Section 2 - How is Electricity Generated?3:51
The video looks at the conventional ways electricity is generated
Section 2 - National Energy System Operator (NESO)5:11
This video looks at National Energy System Operator (NESO), and the role they play in managing the electricity network in Great Britain
Section 2 - Electricity Suppliers4:44
This video looks at Electricity Suppliers and their role in the energy market in Great Britain. Electricity Suppliers are companies that domestic customers choose to supply their electricity.
Section 2 - Ofgem3:19
This video looks at Ofgem, who are the regulators for the electricity market in Great Britain.
Section 2 Quiz
Section 3 - Renewable Energy4:26
This video looks at some of the main types of renewable generation in Great Britain, namely onshore and offshore wind, as well as solar generation.
Section 3 - Thermal and Nuclear Power2:51
This video looks at thermal generation assets of electricity, as well as nuclear power stations.
Section 3 - Electricity Storage2:51
This video looks at electricity generating sites that also have the ability to store electricity! There are two main types of assets that can do this: pumped hydro storage; and batteries.
Section 3 Quiz
Course Quiz

Requirements

No prior knowledge of the Energy Industry in Great Britain is required - this course will provide you with all of the relevant information

Description

The Electricity Industry forms an essential part of our daily lives. From our alarm clock going off in the morning, to our phone being fully charged, our televisions and our kettles – we rely on electricity on a constant basis.

Climate Change and Net Zero targets have added an additional focus to the electricity sector. The public is now far more vocal in its views on where our electricity comes from (is it dirty, polluting coal plants, or is my home supplied by renewable energy?)

The purpose of this training course is to inform readers of some of the key areas of the electricity sector in Great Britain.

The course is split into three sections:

Fundamentals of Electricity:

What is Electricity?

How is it Transported?

Network Operators

Who are the main players in the Electricity market:

Electricity Production

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO)

Electricity Suppliers

Ofgem

Where does our Electricity come from:

Renewable Energy

Thermal and Nuclear Energy

Energy Storage

After the course, you will have an understanding of how the electricity network is operated, who the important market participants are and what types of electricity generation do we have in Great Britain. You will be able to understand the key responsibilities of each market participant, and will have a well rounded view of how the electricity market works in Great Britain.

The course is aimed at those interested in working in the energy industry. This could be students, new graduates, those who have recently started roles in the industry, or people looking to change careers.

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Who this course is for:

The course is aimed at students of any discipline, new graduates, job seekers, or those new to the energy industry who are looking for a better understanding of what goes on in the sector.