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Gloucester is on the National Grid Electricity Distribution network. The checker on this page shows live outages, or call 105 free. Businesses can call on our Gloucester generator hire service 24/7.

POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422

LYDNEY OUTAGE, JULY 2025

On Wednesday 2 July 2025, a fault on the high voltage network at 10.30am cut power to 3,421 properties in Lydney and the surrounding area of Gloucestershire. National Grid said it hoped to restore everyone by 4pm. Faults like this can affect thousands at once. Households that may need extra support may be eligible for the Priority Services Register.

GLOUCESTER POWER CUT TODAY?

National Grid Electricity Distribution maintains the electricity network across Gloucester and most of Gloucestershire; elsewhere in the county, check by postcode. Check the live checker on this page or the National Grid outage map. Call 105 free to report a cut. Keep well back from any fallen wire.

Before you ring, rule out the obvious. A tripped switch at the consumer unit means the fault is inside your home. If every switch is up and the street is dark, the checker or the map should show the cut. Damaged equipment in the street, such as a leaning pole or a sparking box, should be reported on 105 straight away.

  • Switch off cookers and heaters at the wall.
  • Keep a torch handy.
  • Resist opening the fridge or freezer.
  • Unplug computers and televisions until power is back and steady.
  • Ask after older neighbours, especially on a cold evening.

GLOUCESTER SITES THAT CANNOT GO DARK

At Gloucester Docks, the Victorian warehouses now hold offices, flats and council departments. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Great Western Road needs a constant supply too, as do the city’s warehouses and offices. In a dockside office or a city warehouse, a cut can mean dark stairwells, stalled lifts and deliveries that cannot be booked in. Council teams and hospital staff need working lights, phones and records systems to carry on safely. Tell us what must stay powered and we can recommend a suitable generator size. We offer emergency generator hire 24/7, standby generators for sites that need cover in place, and servicing and maintenance for generators already installed. For help staying online, see our guidance on how to keep your business running or the Gloucester service area page.

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WB Power Services Gloucester
Unit 27
Eastern Avenue
Gloucester
GL4 3SJ
United Kingdom

GLOUCESTER, CHELTENHAM AND BEYOND

Our cover takes in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Bristol and the surrounding area.

Does a Lydney-style fault affect Gloucester too?
Not necessarily. Each fault depends on which circuit fails, so check the live map for your postcode.

OUR GLOUCESTER 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 Gloucester or the surrounding areas.

Find Out More Diesel Generator Hire

With a fleet of 1000 diesel generators, ranging from 20 to 2200kVA, we will have a generator to suit your requirements.

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Find Out More Stage V Generator Hire

In partnership with Kohler, we continue to deliver the best in power, with our Stage V fleet of rental and industrial generators providing exceptional power that also set standards in ultra-low emissions and performance.

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Find Out More Load Bank Hire

It is essential to test your systems, including generators, UPS, CHP, switchgear and any item that needs electrical load. Our load banks test electrical power equipment in a controlled, accurate and safe way. Our fleet includes single units from 50 to 600kw in road-tow formats and up to 5000kw as static units.

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Find Out More Containerised Generators

At WBPS we can supply Kohler-SDMO containerised generators, equipped with John Deere engines as part of your package. Designed to thoroughly insulate your kit, our generators are built within a steel container to prevent damage, whilst offering a reliable and secure critical power solution.

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Find Out More Fuel Tank Hire

You can hire a fuel tank either as a standalone unit, or alongside hire equipment. All tanks are fully bunded and meet the latest legislative requirements. They are PPG compliant, CE approved and meet ADR regulations for the road transport of hazardous materials. Tanks are available from 1,000ltrs to 20,000ltrs.

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Find Out More Hybrid Power Systems

Assembled and commissioned at our newly opened Derbyshire production facility, the NetZPack offers an industry leading battery storage and hybrid system, that places efficiency, reliability and lower emissions at the top of its list.

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Find Out More Tower Lighting Hire

As well as possessing a large rental fleet of diesel generators, WB Power Services also has a generous rental fleet of tower lights ready to be dispatched to your site 24/7/365, should you require them. These are especially prominent in both the construction and live events industries, which we are proud to serve frequently.

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Distribution Hire

We understand that when you hire a generator, whether for site or an event, you may also need a full distribution & cable package to help you get the job done safely and efficiently. That’s why WBPS have an extensive range of distribution and cable available for hire, ranging from 16A to over 1000A, both in single and three phase.

Find Out More Fuel Management

Expert fuel management keeps business up and running. Our dedicated team supply and install fuel tanks from 50 litres and upwards, tailored to your unique needs. We can deliver to just about any site – no matter how remote, and you are guaranteed a very competitive price.

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Find Out More HVO

Stocked by WB Power Services and utilised across our hire fleet, HVO fuel is a paraffinic diesel fuel which is available in the UK and offers a significant reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions.

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Long Term Leases

A long-term lease is a convenient way to spread the cost of your equipment. We work with trusted finance partners to design long-term leases for organisations across all sectors.

Logistics

Unlike some of our competitors, we have our own fully operational, in-house logistics department. Our fleet consists of over 100 vehicles, including 4×4 and Hiab. Our vehicles are on-hand to be dispatched 24/7, 365 days a year.

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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.

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EMERGENCY 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.

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REMOTE 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.

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SPECIALIST 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.

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OVER 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
R165C5 165kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator view product
R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
R550C5 550kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator view product
R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator
R50C5 50kVA Stage V Kohler-SDMO Generator view product

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.

Peter Brown Hire Sales Manager
John Campbell Hire Sales Manager
Richard Betteridge Hire Sales Director

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