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Restored Ref: UE2163

Power cut affecting Shetland and nearby areas

ZE3 9JR, ZE3 9JY, ZE3 9JZ, ZE3 9

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

21 Oct, 00:38

Customers affected

~47 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 21 Oct, 12:29

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 47 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 14:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

ZE3 9JR, ZE3 9JY, ZE3 9JZ, ZE3 9

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Latest updates

  • 21 Oct, 00:41

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 290 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 00:43

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 00:46

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 290 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by08:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 00:53

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 01:06

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 290 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 08:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 01:13

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 03:36

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 205 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 08:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 03:43

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 04:11

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 153 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 08:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 04:13

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 04:41

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 153 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 14:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 04:43

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 04:46

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 47 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 01:30 21/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 14:00 21/10/2026.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our underground network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE2163'

  • 21 Oct, 04:53

    Power cut reported

  • 21 Oct, 12:29

    Power restored

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