Distribution Network Live Outages

Information

This "Distribution Network Live Outages" data table contains live outage data for SPEN's distribution network, covering both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) networks. The data is collected and maintained by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and includes detailed information about each outage incident.

The table gives the following information:

  1. Timings: Information on when the fault was reported or the start time for planned outages, and the estimated time of restoration.
  2. Status: The current status of each incident, indicating whether it is ongoing or resolved.
  3. Location: Detailed geographical information, including region, postcode, and specific location affected by the outage.

For additional information on column definitions, please click the Dataset schema link below.  

Disclaimer

Whilst all reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this data, SP Energy Networks does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of this data, and is not liable for any loss that may be attributed to the use of this data. For the avoidance of doubt, this data should not be used for safety critical purposes without the use of appropriate safety checks and services  e.g. LineSearchBeforeUDig etc. Please raise any potential issues with the data which you have received via the feedback form available at the Feedback tab above (must be logged in to see this).

This data has been filtered to removed incidents which impact less than 5 customers to protect privacy. The data is provided in addition to our Live Outage Maps on our website, if you are impacted by an incident please see our Power Cuts Website - link: https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/power_cuts.aspx. 

Data Triage

As part of our commitment to enhancing the transparency, and accessibility of the data we share, we publish the results of our Data Triage process.

Our Data Triage documentation includes our Risk Assessments; detailing any controls we have implemented to prevent exposure of sensitive information.  Click here to access the Data Triage documentation for the Distribution Network Live Outages dataset. 

To access our full suite of Data Triage documentation, visit the SP Energy Networks Data & Information.


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Dataset Identifier
distribution-network-live-outages
Downloads
59
Themes
Network Usage
Keywords
Outages, Faults, Live
Language
English
Modified
5 November 2025 00:35
Publisher
SP Energy Networks SC389555
Update frequency
Continuously updated
Coverage
Central Belt and South of Scotland; North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire
Creator
SP Energy Networks SC389555
Subject
Outages, Faults, Live
Contributor
SP Energy Networks SC389555
Type
Dataset
Format
CSV, JSON, XLSX
Source
SP Energy Networks SC389555
Relation

SPEN Power Cuts Map

Rights

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

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5 November 2025 00:35 (data)

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Fault ID
 A unique identifier assigned to each fault incident.

No description available for this field.

Name (identifier) 
fault_id
Type 
text
Sample 
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
DNO Licence
       
           
               
 The license number of the Distribution Network Operator responsible for the network area where the fault occurred.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
licence_area
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
text
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Region
       
           
               
 The geographical area or region where the outage incident took place.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
region
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
text
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Incident Status
       
           
               
 The current status of the outage incident (e.g., ongoing, resolved).
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
status
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
text
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Planned
       
           
               
 Indicates whether the outage was planned (yes/no).
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
planned
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
boolean
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Planned Outage Start
       
           
               
 The scheduled start date and time for planned outages.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
planned_outage_start_date
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
datetime
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Fault Reported Date
       
           
               
 The date and time when the fault was reported.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
date_of_reported_fault
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
datetime
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Estimated Time of Restoration
       
           
               
 The estimated date and time by which the service is expected to be restored.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
etr
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
datetime
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Voltage
       
           
               
 The voltage level of the network affected by the outage (e.g., LV, HV).
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
voltage
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
text
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   
       
Postcode Sector
       
           
               
 The postal code of the location affected by the outage.
               
No description available for this field.
           
               
                   
                                                  Name (identifier)                                                                         
postcode_sector
                       		                   
                   
                                                  Type                                                                         
text
                       		                   
                                      
                                                  Sample                                                                         
                       		                   
               
       
   

                                
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