Glasgow Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Glasgow.
Glasgow is served by SP Energy Networks. Check its live power cut map or call 105 free to report a fault. If your business is affected, our Glasgow generator hire team is on call 24/7.
SP Energy Networks looks after the electricity network across central and southern Scotland, Glasgow included. Open its live map to see whether your postcode is listed, or call 105, which is free from any phone in Scotland. Treat any fallen line as live and stay well clear.
If the fault is only in your flat and the switches will not reset, call an electrician. If the whole close or street is dark, the network operator deals with it, so report it and check the map again later. Keep your phone charged, as you may need to report the cut again if it drags on.
Industry around Hillington, the offices and studios at Pacific Quay and the wards of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Govan all need steady power. A cut stops production in industrial units, takes studio and office systems offline and leaves smaller firms unable to trade, and shops and restaurants lose takings and stock the longer it lasts. Tell us what has to stay on and where a generator could sit safely, and we can size the set to suit. For anything that cannot stop, such as cold storage, servers or tills, we offer 24/7 emergency generator hire, plus standby generators and servicing for planned cover. Read how to keep your business running through a cut, or arrange standby cover through our Glasgow service area page.
On Friday 24 January 2025, Storm Éowyn brought gusts of up to 100mph to Scotland. SP Energy Networks restored supplies to more than 206,000 customers across central and southern Scotland, finishing in the early hours of Thursday 30 January. Most customers were back on within the first 24 hours. Households who may need extra help in an outage can ask SP Energy Networks about its Priority Services Register, and may be eligible to join.
SP Energy Networks runs the Glasgow network, so use its live outage map for the latest on your area.
Our cover extends from Glasgow across the surrounding area, including Hillington, Govan and the south side.
Is 105 free in Scotland?
Yes. 105 is free from landlines and mobiles and puts you through to your local network operator.
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 Glasgow 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.