East Anglia Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in East Anglia.
POWER CUT EAST ANGLIA
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Most of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire is served by UK Power Networks. Search its live map by postcode for faults, or dial 105 free to report a cut. Running a business? We can have emergency generator hire ready 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
NO POWER IN NORFOLK, SUFFOLK OR CAMBRIDGESHIRE?
UK Power Networks runs most of the overhead lines and cables across the region. Open its live power cut map and enter your postcode to see faults and restoration estimates where available, or ring 105 (free). Keep a battery radio handy, avoid opening the freezer and leave one light switched on so you notice when supply returns.
On a farm or in a small village it can be hard to tell whether a cut is yours alone. Start with the consumer unit: a dropped switch means the problem is inside. If the switches are fine and the next house is dark too, look at the map before calling.
- Write down any reference number the operator gives you.
- Check on elderly neighbours first.
- Unplug computers and other delicate kit so the surge on reconnection cannot harm it.
- Light the house with torches, as candles are a fire risk in the dark.
Homes heated by storage heaters or heat pumps will cool down, so close internal doors and curtains to keep the warmth in.
KEEPING EAST ANGLIAN BUSINESSES TRADING
The region’s economy includes the Norwich Research Park, the Port of Felixstowe and Cambridge Science Park. Food producers, labs and freight operators here cannot afford hours without power. When the mains fails, cold rooms warm up, controlled lab conditions drift and container handling grinds to a halt. Packhouses and cold stores serving local farms face the same risk at harvest time. We supply emergency generator hire 24/7, install standby generators and carry out generator servicing and maintenance across all three counties. Our Norwich generator hire and Ipswich service page show how we can help, and keeping your business running through a power cut explains planning in more detail.
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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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STORM DAMAGE ON THE EASTERN NETWORK
In February 2022, Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin hit in quick succession. UK Power Networks said nearly 14,000 properties in Suffolk lost power, and 679,700 homes and businesses were interrupted across its wider network. It called Eunice the largest storm in over a decade by number of faults. By the following Tuesday evening, power cuts were still affecting around 330 customers in Suffolk and more than 110 properties in Essex.
Households may be eligible for the Priority Services Register, which offers extra support during outages.
EAST ANGLIA POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
Most of East Anglia is served by UK Power Networks, so enter your postcode on its live power cut map for outages near you.
EAST ANGLIAN AREAS WE COVER
We support Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge, Peterborough and the towns between with standby power and generator maintenance.
Can a storm leave rural Suffolk without power for days?
It has happened. After the February 2022 storms, some Suffolk customers were still off days later, so farms and rural sites should plan for it.
Power cut checkers for towns in East Anglia: Basildon, Cambridge, Godmanchester, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich, Peterborough, Southend on Sea.
OUR EAST ANGLIA 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 East Anglia 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.