Plymouth Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Plymouth.
Plymouth is on the National Grid Electricity Distribution network. Check live outages below or call 105 free. Businesses can arrange emergency generator hire 24/7.
The checker below shows outages reported by National Grid, which serves Devon and Cornwall. You can also use National Grid’s power cut map. Call 105 free to report a cut.
Before reporting, open the consumer unit and look for a tripped switch. If your switches are fine and the street lights are out as well, it is a network fault and worth reporting.
If the cut follows a storm, stay away from fallen trees and branches that may be touching overhead lines, and keep children and dogs indoors. Write down when the supply failed in case food or equipment is damaged.
Plymouth’s defence, marine, healthcare, education and food-production businesses cannot afford long downtime. A cut can stop a boatyard’s lifting gear, warm a food producer’s chillers and leave offices without phones or IT. Our engineers provide 24/7 emergency generator hire for outages that arrive without warning, and we install and service standby generators for sites that need backup on hand every day. Tell us what must run, for how long and where on site a generator can sit, and we can match the set to the job. Waterfront sites can be exposed and awkward to reach, so access details help too. We offer emergency generator hire, standby systems and local servicing.
For a power cut at home, call 105. Our generator services are for businesses.
During Storm Eunice in February 2022, around 87,000 customers in the South West were without power at one point. National Grid maintains Plymouth’s network and offers a Priority Services Register for eligible households.
Enter your postcode below to see reported outages and estimated restoration times. If nothing is listed and your power is off, call 105.
Enter your postcode below to see reported outages and estimated restoration times. If nothing is listed and your power is off, call 105.
WB Power Services
1 Charles Street Unit
MSU9A Level 1
Plymouth
PL1 1EA
Plymouth, Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Tavistock and the wider Devon and Cornwall area.
How do I check whether my Plymouth address has a power cut? Use this page’s checker or National Grid’s live map.
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 Plymouth or the surrounding areas.
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 MOREIf 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 MOREUsing 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:
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 MOREOur machines can be configured to offer additional resilience for critical suppliers. Applications include:
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 MORENo 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.
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.