105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
National Grid Electricity Distribution
Your DNO
serves Ceredigion
2+
towns covered
incl. Aberystwyth, Cardigan, Lampeter
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for Ceredigion
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on Ceredigion. Zoom in on your street to check whether a cut is your home only or a wider network fault — when neighbours are also dark, it is a National Grid Electricity Distribution job.
Cambrian Mountains in the east, Cardigan Bay coast on the west, and the broad Teifi valley running between. Atlantic storms hit Cardigan Bay first — Aberystwyth's seafront promenade is regularly battered. Cambrian Mountain storms ice up overhead lines in winter.
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Power cuts by town in Ceredigion
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Why the power goes out in Ceredigion
Ceredigion runs along Cardigan Bay from Cardigan north to Aberystwyth. NGED's South Wales licence covers the entire county. Cambrian Mountains in the east, Cardigan Bay coast on the west, and the broad Teifi valley running between.
Weather and terrain. Atlantic storms hit Cardigan Bay first — Aberystwyth's seafront promenade is regularly battered. Cambrian Mountain storms ice up overhead lines in winter.
How the network is run. NGED depots at Aberystwyth and Cardigan dispatch engineers. Many Cambrian Mountain villages (Pontrhydygroes, Ystumtuen) sit on long single-feeder spurs.
A local quirk worth knowing. Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and the National Library of Wales both have dedicated protected supplies — local outages do not affect heritage operations.
What to do when the power goes out at home in Ceredigion
Check whether neighbours are affected
Look at the street lights and the houses opposite. If they're on, your fault is inside your home — check the consumer unit. If they're out too, it is a National Grid Electricity Distribution network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 6783 105
Have your full postcode ready. Ask the operator for an estimated time of restoration (ETR) and a fault reference number — both make any later compensation claim faster.
Unplug sensitive electronics
Unplug TVs, routers, computers and consoles to protect them from a surge when supply returns. Leave one light switched on so you'll know visually when the power is back.
Log start and end times
A cut over 24 hours in normal weather entitles you to £75 from National Grid Electricity Distribution under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards. Severe weather has higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Keep a written log with photos — most payments arrive automatically within 10 working days.
The Selectra expert answers your questions on power cuts in Ceredigion
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In Ceredigion that is National Grid Electricity Distribution. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call National Grid Electricity Distribution directly on 0800 6783 105.
Atlantic storms hit Cardigan Bay first — Aberystwyth's seafront promenade is regularly battered. Cambrian Mountain storms ice up overhead lines in winter. NGED depots at Aberystwyth and Cardigan dispatch engineers. Many Cambrian Mountain villages (Pontrhydygroes, Ystumtuen) sit on long single-feeder spurs.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in Ceredigion receive £75 after 24 hours off in normal weather, plus £40 every additional 12 hours up to £300. Severe-weather events have higher thresholds and a £2,000 cap. Payment is normally automatic from National Grid Electricity Distribution within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
National Grid Electricity Distribution announces planned cuts by letter (and increasingly text or email) 2 to 8 days in advance. Most run 8am to 6pm and last 2 to 8 hours. Planned cuts do not qualify for Ofgem compensation unless your DNO failed to give adequate notice (a £40 payment applies then).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to Ceredigion — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
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Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.