105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SP Energy Networks
Your DNO
serves Glasgow City
1+
towns covered
incl. Glasgow, East End, Southside
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for Glasgow City
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on Glasgow City. 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 SP Energy Networks job.
Compact city of 620,000 on the Clyde, with the Campsie Fells visible to the north. Atlantic storms hit Glasgow regularly; flooding on the Clyde (December 2023) compromises low-lying substations along the river corridor.
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Power cuts by town in Glasgow City
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Why the power goes out in Glasgow City
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and the densest urban network inside SP Energy Networks' Scotland licence area. Compact city of 620,000 on the Clyde, with the Campsie Fells visible to the north.
Weather and terrain. Atlantic storms hit Glasgow regularly; flooding on the Clyde (December 2023) compromises low-lying substations along the river corridor.
How the network is run. SP Energy Networks operates multiple depots across the city. The Glasgow Subway runs on its own dedicated traction supply.
A local quirk worth knowing. The Clyde Tunnel and the Glasgow Subway both have protected supplies — a domestic Glasgow outage almost never affects subway or tunnel operations.
What to do when the power goes out at home in Glasgow City
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 SP Energy Networks network fault: call 105.
Dial 105 or 0800 092 9290
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 SP Energy Networks 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 Glasgow City
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In Glasgow City that is SP Energy Networks. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call SP Energy Networks directly on 0800 092 9290.
Atlantic storms hit Glasgow regularly; flooding on the Clyde (December 2023) compromises low-lying substations along the river corridor. SP Energy Networks operates multiple depots across the city. The Glasgow Subway runs on its own dedicated traction supply.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in Glasgow City 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 SP Energy Networks within 10 working days — claim within 30 days if it doesn't arrive.
SP Energy Networks 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).
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Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.