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Restored Ref: UG4281

Power cut affecting Orkney and nearby areas

KW17 2AY, KW17 2AZ, KW17 2BA, KW17 2BE, KW17 2BG and 6 more postcodes

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

Started

31 Oct, 19:30

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 01 Nov, 14:05

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 90 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 09:00 01/11/2026. 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 12:30 01/11/2026.<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 'UG4281'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

KW17 2AY, KW17 2AZ, KW17 2BA, KW17 2BE, KW17 2BG, KW17 2BJ, KW17 2BL, KW17 2BN, KW17 2BP, KW17 2BW, KW17 2

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Latest updates

  • 01 Nov, 09:23

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 90 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 'UG4281'

  • 01 Nov, 09:25

    Power cut reported

  • 01 Nov, 09:28

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 90 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 'UG4281'

  • 01 Nov, 09:33

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 90 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 09:00 01/11/2026. 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 12:30 01/11/2026.<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 'UG4281'

  • 01 Nov, 09:35

    Power cut reported

  • 01 Nov, 11:25

    Power restored

  • 01 Nov, 13:25

    Power cut reported

  • 01 Nov, 14:05

    Power restored

This power cut may be eligible for compensation. It ran 12 hours or more with 90 customers still affected at that point, under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards scheme. See how to make a compensation claim.

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