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As the UK continues with Corona Virus lockdown, are power cuts next?

Apr 1, 2020

As the UK continues with Corona Virus lockdown, are power cuts next?

Is our energy supply next to be affected by the UK's with Corona Virus Lockdown? UK energy firms warn that there could be blackouts on the way, as they prepare for potential staff shortages. They've already suspended all non-essential work as part of the preparation of engineers being unable to work, whether due to illness or self-isolation. Households nationwide have been advised to keep torches, mobile phone power banks and warm clothes nearby and ready in the case of wides

Gatwick Airport suffers major delays and suspended flights, caused by a power cut

Jul 11, 2019

Gatwick Airport suffers major delays and suspended flights, caused by a power cut

On the 10th of July, a power outage at Gatwick Airport caused a computer meltdown in air traffic control systems, resulting in flights being suspended for almost 2 hours. IT system affected all inbound and outbound flights, and though flights had resumed 2 hours after the power cut, there were ongoing delays and cancellations, due to the backlog. A spokeswoman for Gatwick airport said that as of 7.30pm a total of 26 flights had been diverted and eight cancelled. Power cuts ca

Bad news everyone. Winter is starting to raise its ugly head.

Nov 21, 2018

Bad news everyone. Winter is starting to raise its ugly head.

Unfortunately this years winter is forecasted to be worse than the average - I knew that brilliant summer would come with a price. With every winter comes more and longer power outages. The demand for energy increases, mixed with bad weather causing damage to infrastructure = power cuts and electricity supply disruptions. To add more uncertainty to the power grid's reliability, the Capacity Market* payments have recently been suspended - Meaning a main service used to help de

Picking up and Dropping off of a new mobile generator for local hospital

Apr 9, 2018

Picking up and Dropping off of a new mobile generator for local hospital

We put our Ranger to good use last week, while picking up a fully stage 3A compliant mobile generator from Himoinsa. Which we then delivered to a local North West Hospital. The hospital plans on having this mobile generator as a spare power unit, which they can move around the hospital as and when it is needed. Making the product perfect for them. #Himoinsa #NorthWest #StandbyPower

Power Cut Map for the North West

Sep 28, 2017

Power Cut Map for the North West

Electricity north west have a very useful live power cut map available to use for free on their site. By looking at this map, you can see that Power cuts are far more common than you may realise. Please follow the link to see the live map; http://www.enwl.co.uk/power-cuts/live-power-cut-map #PowerCuts #NorthWest #BlackOut #PowerGrid #StandbyPower

“New Nuclear power plants may not keep Britain's lights on” The Guardian 16/09/17.

Sep 20, 2017

“New Nuclear power plants may not keep Britain's lights on” The Guardian 16/09/17.

There are strong concerns over the ability of the new nuclear power plants being planned to meet the growing energy needs of the UK. Factor in too, the high cost and the apparent risk of them not be completed on time. Photograph: Hinkley Point C. Photograph. Stefan Wermuth+Reuters. While more power plants look to be closed down, the new ones, might not be enough and possibly delayed. Ingram Installations can help you cut out the risk of power failures due to the grid. Protect