BMViewGB: an interactive web based tool for visualising the operations of the balancing mechanism in Great Britain
Abstract
The Balancing Mechanism (BM) is the main tool for keeping electricity supply and demand balanced in Great Britain, while respecting network constraints. Between April 2022 and March 2025, its costs were £2–3 billion per year, prompting participants to call for more efficient dispatch and greater transparency. To help meet these needs, the article presents BMViewGB, an open-source, map-based visualisation tool that displays the spatial distribution of BM costs and volumes. The straightforward map layout is designed for users with varied professional backgrounds and can also act as a foundation for further research, such as the development of digital simulators of the Balancing Mechanism.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electric Power System Optimization
Smart Grid Energy Management
Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IET conference proceedings.
- Volume
- 2025
- Issue
- 45
- Pages
- 532–538
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN