Peterborough Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Peterborough.
POWER CUT PETERBOROUGH
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Peterborough is on the UK Power Networks network. See current faults on the operator’s map, or dial 105 at no cost to report one. For firms, emergency generator hire is on call 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
PETERBOROUGH POWER CUT: CHECK, REPORT, STAY SAFE
UK Power Networks maintains the local grid. Its power cut map lists live faults, and 105 connects you free of charge. Treat any fallen cable as live.
Before you ring, look at your consumer unit or trip switch, then see whether neighbouring homes and street lights are affected. If the houses around you still have power, the issue may be inside your own installation. If the trip switch keeps dropping when you reset it, leave it off and call a qualified electrician.
- Switch off heaters and cookers so they do not restart unexpectedly.
- Have a torch with fresh batteries ready, and avoid candles.
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed while you wait.
- Unplug sensitive electrical equipment before power returns, unless it is needed for essential care.
- Check on neighbours who may need practical help.
KEEPING PETERBOROUGH INDUSTRY RUNNING
Peterborough City Hospital, the ARU Peterborough campus that opened on Bishops Road in 2022, and the warehouses and workshops spread across the city’s townships all rely on steady power. A cut can stop lighting, heating, card payments and machinery, leaving staff unable to work and customers unable to use a site normally. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire, standby generators, and generator servicing and maintenance. It helps to know in advance which equipment must stay on and where a temporary generator could be connected safely. For a hospital or campus that list is long; for a small workshop it may be one machine and some lighting. Either way, we size the generator to the load. Look at our Peterborough service page and learn how to keep your business running through an outage.
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCAL NETWORK
UK Power Networks looks after the cables and substations across Peterborough and the wider East of England, from the city centre to the townships of Orton, Bretton, Werrington and Hampton. When a fault is logged it appears on the operator’s map, with restoration estimates where available, so check back there for updates. Households who may be eligible can join the Priority Services Register.
PETERBOROUGH POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
The UK Power Networks live map above shows current faults around Peterborough.
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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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PETERBOROUGH AND NEARBY
We also help Yaxley, Whittlesey, Huntingdon, Ely and King’s Lynn.
Does Peterborough share a network with Cambridge?
Yes, both sit in the UK Power Networks East of England area.
Who do I call for a cut in Orton or Werrington?
Dial 105. It is free and puts you through to UK Power Networks, which runs the network across all of the city’s townships.
OUR PETERBOROUGH 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 Peterborough or 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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R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
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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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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.