Preston Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Preston.
POWER CUT PRESTON
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
SP Electricity North West operates Preston’s electricity network. Its live map lists current faults, and 105 is free for reporting one. Business owners can read about standby power and continuity.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
PRESTON POWER CUT TODAY?
SP Electricity North West is the operator for Preston, and its outage map lists known faults. Not on the map? Ring 105 and report it. Stay clear of hanging cables.
- Switch off non-essential kit.
- Keep phones charged for updates.
- If the neighbours still have lights, check the consumer unit for a tripped switch.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors closed until power is back.
- Use a torch, and check on older neighbours if it is safe to go out.
If the cut runs into the evening, draw the curtains and keep doors shut to hold the warmth in. Resist checking the freezer, because food stays frozen longer when the door stays closed. Once the supply returns, switch appliances back on one at a time.
POWERING PRESTON’S WORKPLACES
The Riversway industrial park, the Portway and Strand office areas and the University of Lancashire campus all depend on reliable supply. A cut can stop lighting, door access, communications and a full day of teaching or trading. Units at Riversway can lose production, and offices lose computers and phones at the same moment, and lecture theatres and labs need lighting and access control to keep people safe.
We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire, standby generators, and generator servicing and maintenance, whether you need power today or want a set ready for the next outage. If your site has nothing in place, we can help you choose between a hired set and a permanent standby generator. For an emergency, call our 24/7 line on 0115 9444 422. See our Preston generator service page for hire, sales and maintenance, or our emergency hire option 24/7.
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NETWORK NOTES FOR PRESTON
Storm Éowyn in January 2025 brought winds above 80mph to the operator’s area, with incidents reported in Lancashire as well as north Cumbria, and by 25 January more than 66,000 properties had been reconnected. Preston lies in the same Lancashire network. Households that need power for health reasons may be eligible for the Priority Services Register.
Port, office and campus users around Preston should list their critical circuits now. A generator sized for those circuits can help protect data, security systems and refrigerated stock, and we can survey and advise.
Write down what must keep running if the street goes dark: alarms, door entry, tills, chillers, servers. That short list is what a standby generator needs to be sized around.
PRESTON POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
SP Electricity North West runs the live outage map for Preston, so use its map for the latest status and restoration estimates where available.
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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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PRESTON AND CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
We cover Preston, Penwortham, Walton-le-Dale, Chorley, Blackpool and Lancaster.
What details help when I report a cut?
Give your postcode and say whether neighbours are affected too. That helps the operator locate the fault.
OUR PRESTON 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 Preston 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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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.