NESO–Met Office Partnership Bolstering resilience to changing weather patterns

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Climate change is already influencing the UK’s weather, with more frequent severe weather expected in the coming decades. The collaboration between NESO and Met Office will ensure infrastructure is as prepared as possible for ongoing changes to the UK’s weather as a result of climate change. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, energy systems must become more resilient and adaptable. Recognising this challenge, NESO and the Met Office established a strategic partnership to better understand and anticipate climate and weather-related impacts on the energy sector.

The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced meteorological expertise with energy system planning and operation. The partnership aims to support more accurate climate and weather forecasting useful to both energy demand forecasting and renewable energy generation. This is enabling improved preparedness for weather-induced impacts while helping to maximise the share of renewables within the energy mix. To achieve this, different measures are taking place, including knowledge exchange through expert meetings, improving data sharing mechanisms, enhanced use of climate intelligence, and application of innovative digital tools.