Leicester Power Cut Checker
Use this page to see if there is currently a power cut in Leicester.
POWER CUT LEICESTER
CONTACT US FOR YOUR EMERGENCY POWER!
Leicester is on the National Grid Electricity Distribution network. Check live outages below, or call 105 free to report a fault. If your site cannot stop, our Leicester generator service is on call 24/7.
POWER EMERGENCY? CALL US 24/7/365 ON 0115 9444 422
LEICESTER WITHOUT POWER? CHECK AND REPORT
Leicester’s cables and substations are run by National Grid Electricity Distribution. Use the checker on this page, the official outage map, or ring 105, which is free. Do not go near a downed line.
- Test whether the whole street is dark.
- Turn off sensitive kit to avoid a surge on return.
- Keep children away from any fallen cable or damaged street equipment.
If your neighbours still have lights, the cause may be in your own home, so look at the trip switch or consumer unit. If the street is out, the checker or the map should show the fault; if it is missing, report it on 105.
While you wait, keep fridge and freezer doors shut so they hold their temperature longer. Use torches rather than candles, leave one light switched on so you notice when supply returns, and save phone battery for essential calls and map updates. Check on an older neighbour or anyone reliant on powered equipment.
LEICESTER COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS
Space Park Leicester in Belgrave, next to the National Space Centre, and Leicester Royal Infirmary, south west of the centre, both need dependable electricity. So do the city’s factories and distribution sites. A short cut is a nuisance; a long one can cost stock, orders and staff time. When supply fails, lighting, communications, production lines and temperature-controlled stock can all be disrupted: a distribution site may have chilled goods waiting to go out, while a factory can lose a whole shift’s output. We provide 24/7 emergency generator hire, standby generators, and generator servicing and maintenance for organisations planning for outages. Work out what must stay running, then read how to keep your business running through a cut.
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WHAT AFFECTS THE LEICESTER NETWORK
National Grid Electricity Distribution maintains the network serving Leicester and aims to repair faults as quickly as it can. Outages can follow storm damage, an equipment fault or damage during street works. Households who may need extra support in a power cut may be eligible for the Priority Services Register, which the operator manages.
LEICESTER POWER CUTS – CHECK NOW WITH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP
The checker below lists current outages, so you can see whether Leicester is affected.
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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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LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE TOWNS
Our cover includes Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Ashby de la Zouch.
Who do I call if the power is off in Loughborough or Hinckley?
Call 105 as well. It is the same free number across Leicestershire.
OUR LEICESTER 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 Leicester 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.