19/10/2026
If a blackout affected 99.8% of the UK, could your business continue operations?
In 2025, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage knocked out thousands of global apps and deeply impacted businesses for half the day.
This is a powerful parallel to what could happen during a local grid blackout and how it could cripple many companies' operations.
Overreliance on the grid could leave your business in a state of vulnerability when electricity has a power shutdown. Many companies keep diesel generators on standby, but they rely on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions and environmental impact. They may provide backup power, but they aren't necessarily the most sustainable long-term solution.
If you'd like to get a head start, visit our smart energy solutions page to learn how your business can operate more efficiently, lower costs, and meet carbon targets with confidence:
https://excelenergy.co.uk/smart-energy-solutions-for-business/