Brighton & Hove Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Brighton & Hove.
POWER CUT BRIGHTON & HOVE?
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Brighton and Hove is supplied by UK Power Networks. See its UK Power Networks live power cut map or call 105 free. Business down? We can arrange an emergency generator around the clock.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
POWER OFF IN BRIGHTON OR HOVE?
UK Power Networks operates the grid here. Check the UK Power Networks live power cut map for your postcode, or dial 105 (free, 24/7) to report it. Never touch a fallen line; assume it is live. Seafront cafes, hotels and shops lose trade fast when tills and refrigeration stop, so a written plan for outages is worth having before it happens.
A quick check first: has anything tripped at your consumer unit? Are the flats next door or the lamps outside dark as well? If everything around you is lit, the fault is probably inside your property. If not, the map should show it.
- Hold off opening the fridge and freezer.
- Unplug laptops, TVs and chargers until the supply has settled.
- Reach for a torch before a candle, and look in on a neighbour who might struggle.
When the supply returns, give it a few minutes before plugging everything back in, and check that the freezer has stayed cold.
BUSINESSES BY THE SEA
From the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Kemp Town to the University of Brighton at Moulsecoomb and the University of Sussex near Stanmer, many sites cannot pause when supply drops. The same goes for the Hollingbury industrial area and the port and canal area at Portslade-by-Sea. Whether it is a ward, a lecture theatre or a workshop, losing power hits lighting, refrigeration, payments and the systems staff need to work safely. Seafront hotels and restaurants can lose a full evening of bookings. We arrange emergency generator hire 24/7, install standby generators and service and maintain sets already on site. Our Brighton and Hove service page covers standby and hire, and our guide to keeping your business running helps you plan.
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RECENT BRIGHTON OUTAGES
On 13 August 2026 several thousand properties around Round Hill lost power mid-afternoon after an underground cable fault, according to UK Power Networks. That evening Moulsecoomb and Bevendean were cut off too, with power restored at 8.03pm after a high-voltage cable fault. You may be eligible for the free Priority Services Register if your household includes older or vulnerable people or someone who relies on medical equipment.
BRIGHTON & HOVE POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Use the UK Power Networks live map linked above for current outages and restoration estimates across Brighton and Hove.
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Please note - we are unable to assist with home power cut issues - but we will try to provide you with the correct contact number for your energy provider who should be able to assist you further.
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BRIGHTON, HOVE, SHOREHAM, WORTHING, LEWES AND BEYOND
We support businesses along the coast and inland, including Shoreham, Worthing, Lewes, Seaford, Peacehaven and Littlehampton.
Is a power cut in BN2 the same as one in BN1?
Outages are reported by postcode area, so check the map for your own.
OUR BRIGHTON EMERGENCY POWER CUT HIRE SERVICES
Our in-house hire specialists will listen to your specific needs to create a bespoke hire package. Within 2-4 hours, we can be with you restoring the power, wherever you are in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
BESPOKE PACKAGES BUILT TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Everything is available on long or short-term rental contracts. Whether it is for planned routine works or reactive emergency situations, our service team can manage the logistics from the delivery, through to the commissioning of any temporary hire systems. This service includes the on-site assessment for installing a temporary generator in a safe and sustainable manner.
FIND OUT MOREEMERGENCY GENERATOR HIRE 365 DAYS A YEAR
If you are facing a sudden loss of power, you can trust that we will get things sorted quickly. We aim to get equipment to you within 4 hours of logging a call with our team. An on-site engineer will provide an assessment for installing a temporary generator, no matter where you are in the country.
FIND OUT MOREREMOTE MONITORING USING THE LATEST TELEMETRY SYSTEMS
Using the very latest telemetry systems, we can remotely monitor the operation of your hire generator sets while operating in an unmanned location. These controls and measures monitor:
- Fuel & coolant levels
- Oil levels & pressure
- Operating temperature
- Battery status
- Power output
The system also helps to ensure the smooth running of essential or back up power without having to send an engineer regularly to site.
FIND OUT MORESPECIALIST CONTROL CAPABILITIES
Our machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
- Generator to generator load sharing
- On Load demand Schemes
- G99 compliant mains synchronisation & decoupling
- Peak lopping
- Dead bus synchronisation
- Configurable PLC software
Coupled with our remote Scada monitoring system, we are able to provide our clients with real time status, alarms and control, giving them peace of mind.
FIND OUT MOREOVER 1100 RENTAL SPEC GENERATORS AVAILABLE FROM 20 – 2200KVA, DELIVERED WITHIN 2-4 HOURS IN AN EMERGENCY
No matter what you’re trying to power, we can find a generator which suits your requirements. You may be looking to power equipment, a building or a temporary event – whatever it is we can find the appropriate solution. With Hire Sales team members located across the UK, we’re never far away if you’re looking for help. Below is a selection of our hire generator range, which boasts over 30 different generators, rated from 20 – 2200kVA.
NetZPack 60/75
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NetZPack 45/75
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NetZPack 30/45
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NetZPack 30/75
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R220C5 220kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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YOUR SPECIALIST HIRE TEAM
We have a dedicated team of experts to look after hire, as well as engineers, project managers, consultants and logistics coordinators who are all directly employed by us. They put their expertise to work for you, providing high specification equipment that is bespoke to your needs and budget.