An interior view of the new transformers. Image: UK Power Networks The first pictures taken inside a new multi-million pound upgrade to Kingston s electricity supply have been revealed. They were published courtesy of electricity company UK Power Networks who announced the completion of a four-year project to update the area s electricity supply with four giant new pieces of equipment known as transformers. The electricity provider said they would help deliver safe and reliable electricity supplies to more than 73,000 local homes and businesses in the area. Transformers (not to be confused with Optimus Prime and co.) reduce voltage to ensure the safe delivery of electricity to other local substations and from there on to people s homes.
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Engineers on site as Peterborough homes left without power
Properties in PE1 and PE4 postcodes have been affected by the power cut
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Engineers are currently investigating power cuts that left properties across Peterborough without electricity today (April 7).
Published:
9:20 AM April 7, 2021
Updated:
11:25 AM April 7, 2021
More than 2,200 properties in several parts of Norfolk and beyond were hit by a major power cut on Wednesday morning, UK Power Networks said.
- Credit: UK Power Networks
A large power cut hit more than 2,200 homes across several areas of Norfolk and beyond on Wednesday.
UK Power Networks said they were first made aware of the issue at 8.37am.
By 8.56am the utility firm said it had restored power to more than half of the affected homes and businesses remotely, leaving 1,023 without electricity.
Engineers have been sent out to investigate a suspected issue affecting an underground cable.