105
Free national fault line
Free, 24/7
SP Energy Networks
Your DNO
serves North Ayrshire
3+
towns covered
incl. Irvine, Kilwinning, Largs
up to £150+
Ofgem compensation
for cuts over 24h
Live outage map for North Ayrshire
The map shows incidents reported by users in real time, centred on North Ayrshire. 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.
Firth of Clyde coastal strip, the Garnock valley running inland, and the islands of Arran and Cumbrae across the firth. Atlantic storms hit the West Coast and Arran first — Arran is one of the most outage-prone islands in the SP Energy Networks area.
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Why the power goes out in North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire covers the Firth of Clyde mainland from Largs south to Irvine, plus the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. SP Energy Networks covers the entire council. Firth of Clyde coastal strip, the Garnock valley running inland, and the islands of Arran and Cumbrae across the firth.
Weather and terrain. Atlantic storms hit the West Coast and Arran first — Arran is one of the most outage-prone islands in the SP Energy Networks area.
How the network is run. SP Energy Networks depots at Irvine and Saltcoats dispatch engineers. Arran is fed by sub-sea cable from Hunterston B (now decommissioned) and has its own island spine.
A local quirk worth knowing. Arran's sub-sea cable carries the entire island's load — a fault here means the island runs on standby diesel generators at Brodick for the duration of repairs.
What to do when the power goes out at home in North Ayrshire
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 North Ayrshire
Always to your Distribution Network Operator, not your supplier. In North Ayrshire 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 the West Coast and Arran first — Arran is one of the most outage-prone islands in the SP Energy Networks area. SP Energy Networks depots at Irvine and Saltcoats dispatch engineers. Arran is fed by sub-sea cable from Hunterston B (now decommissioned) and has its own island spine.
Yes. Under Ofgem's Guaranteed Standards of Performance, domestic customers in North Ayrshire 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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Other counties close to North Ayrshire — useful if your storm or fault crosses council boundaries.
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Same operator, same emergency number, similar restoration patterns and compensation framework.