Responsibility for assessing grid stability, system inertia and generational adequacy rests with the UK Government and the National Energy System Operator (NESO), as electricity security of supply is a reserved matter.

The Scottish Government is confident that NESO, as the body responsible for system operability, will ensure that grid stability and security of supply are maintained as the energy system transitions. The Scottish Government remains engaged to plan for any challenging scenarios that might emerge and meet regularly with NESO colleagues to discuss how they are ensuring a secure and resilient energy system.