105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SP Energy Networks
Your DNO
serves Midlothian
3+
towns covered
incl. Dalkeith, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for Midlothian
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on Midlothian. 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.
Pentland Hills in the west, Moorfoot Hills in the south, and the Esk valley running through Dalkeith. Pentland storms bring overhead-line damage around Penicuik and Carlops; the lower Esk valley is sheltered.
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Why the power goes out in Midlothian
Midlothian sits immediately south of Edinburgh, between the Pentland Hills and the Moorfoots. SP Energy Networks covers the entire council. Pentland Hills in the west, Moorfoot Hills in the south, and the Esk valley running through Dalkeith.
Weather and terrain. Pentland storms bring overhead-line damage around Penicuik and Carlops; the lower Esk valley is sheltered.
How the network is run. SP Energy Networks operates from Edinburgh South depot. The Roslin Institute (Dolly the Sheep) and Midlothian Science Zone have dedicated industrial supply.
A local quirk worth knowing. Bilston Glen's former colliery site has been repowered as a data-centre cluster — feeder reinforcement here has been the dominant SP Energy Networks capex project in Midlothian since 2020.
What to do when the power goes out at home in Midlothian
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 Midlothian
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In Midlothian that is SP Energy Networks. Dial 105 (Free national fault line) — free, 24/7 — or call SP Energy Networks directly on 0800 092 9290.
Pentland storms bring overhead-line damage around Penicuik and Carlops; the lower Esk valley is sheltered. SP Energy Networks operates from Edinburgh South depot. The Roslin Institute (Dolly the Sheep) and Midlothian Science Zone have dedicated industrial supply.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in Midlothian 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).
Power cuts in nearby areas
Other counties close to Midlothian — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
City of Edinburgh
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East Lothian
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Fife
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Scottish Borders
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West Lothian
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Dundee City
SSEN
Falkirk
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Clackmannanshire
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Other counties served by SP Energy Networks
Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.