Crowdsourced Utility Tracker
Analysis of our own outage data, buying guides for what to keep at home when the power goes out, and practical information about your rights. The figures come from reports submitted by the Outage.gr community.
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How to size a home UPS in Greece without wasting money: VA vs watts, runtime maths, which models fit a router, a laptop or a desktop PC, and the mistakes to avoid. Researched, not lab-tested.
What to keep at home for a blackout in Greece: how many phone charges a power bank really gives, which lights to avoid, how to size a power station for a fridge, and why a surge strip matters when power returns.
Four ways to keep internet working when the power is out: a mini UPS for your router, phone tethering, a pocket 4G hotspot, or a battery-powered 5G router. What each one needs, and what our 224 internet reports show.
Fridges, TVs and routers do get damaged when power returns. Here is what electrical-damage cover usually means, which questions to ask your insurer, how to document a claim, and what Outage.gr reports show about damage.
A fault on the Attica–Crete interconnection removed 350 MW from the island's grid on 7 September 2026. We compare press reports with 147 Outage.gr reports from that day, set it against the 15–16 September storm outages, and list practical steps for residents and visitors.
Outage.gr's own numbers for June to September 2026: monthly volumes, which regions led each month, the busiest days and hours, and how power, internet and water reports split. With plain notes on what the data can and cannot show.
We analysed 10,249 planned power cuts announced by DEDDIE and collected by Outage.gr: 60% start at 08:00, the median lasts 4.5 hours, three in four fall on weekdays. What it means for planning your day and your fridge.
Your supplier sends the bill, but DEDDIE runs the network. A plain-language guide to who fixes what in a Greek power cut, which number to call, what to have ready, and when to call 112 instead.
Most rooftop solar shuts off in a blackout. Here is what a battery backup needs, how to size it for the essentials, what the Greek government's €200 million storage scheme does and does not cover, and cheaper alternatives.
Wholesale prices rose about 17% in September and most green tariffs went up on 1 October. Here is what each major supplier charges, what 300 kWh really costs, why tiered tariffs can cost double, and how to switch.
As temperatures exceed 40°C across Greece in summer 2026, Outage.gr is tracking power outages in real time. This guide explains why heatwaves cause grid failures and how to protect yourself.
A comprehensive guide to power outages in Athens and Attica — covering DEDDIE's grid infrastructure, what our reports show, seasonal patterns, and how to claim compensation.
Everything Thessaloniki residents need to know about power outages — DEDDIE's grid for Macedonia, what our reports show, and compensation rights.
A guide to power outages in Patra and Western Greece — covering the local grid infrastructure, outage patterns driven by Ionian weather, what our reports show, and residents' rights.
A complete guide to power outages in Heraklion and Crete — covering the island's unique grid situation, the submarine cable connection to the mainland, seasonal patterns, and what residents should know.
A guide to power outages in Larissa and Thessaly — covering the region's extreme summer temperatures, grid stress during heatwaves, what our reports show, and how to prepare.
Outage.gr's May 2026 numbers: 645 reports (up from 82 in April), 98% about power, Epirus and Thessaly the busiest regions, and the days and hours that stood out. A short, honest monthly record.
All emergency and fault-reporting contact numbers for Greek power, water, gas, and internet utilities — organised by region, available 24/7 status, and what to have ready when you call.
Greece's summers bring some of the highest outage volumes of the year. This guide explains why heatwaves cause outages, which areas are most at risk, and how to protect yourself and your home.
Smart home devices, routers, and connected equipment are particularly vulnerable to power outage damage. This guide covers protection strategies for modern connected homes.
Outage.gr has 130 water-outage reports in 2026, rising from 10 in June to 47 in September. Where they came from, why we cannot rank water utilities, and the fault-line numbers for EYDAP, EYATH and local DEYA.
When power goes out, internet often follows. This guide explains why, how long different equipment types last on backup power, and practical strategies for maintaining connectivity during outages.
Outage.gr has 224 internet-outage reports in 2026: Cosmote 88, Vodafone 28, Nova 24, 74 with no provider. Why those counts cannot rank providers, how often internet issues are really power cuts, and what to do.
How Outage.gr's anonymous reporting system works, why privacy is central to its design, and why community participation creates value that benefits everyone.
Island power outages are structurally different from mainland events — longer, less predictable, and more dependent on local generation. This guide explains the island grid and what islanders should know.
Only 95 of Outage.gr's 11,247 reports have a usable start-to-restored time, so we are not publishing a restoration-time figure. Here is why, why the small sample misleads, and how you can help fix it.
How to distinguish planned DEDDIE maintenance from unexpected faults, how to find advance notice of scheduled outages in your area, and what rights you have in each case.
Athens, Heraklion and Piraeus lead Outage.gr's power-outage report counts in 2026. Here is the top ten, why raw counts are not a reliability ranking, and how to read your own city.
A practical guide to building a strong documentation record for DEDDIE compensation claims and insurance purposes, including what evidence to gather and how Outage.gr reports can help.
An in-depth look at Greece's electricity distribution infrastructure, its known weaknesses, the ongoing DEDDIE modernisation programme, and how climate change is affecting grid reliability.
The numbers behind Outage.gr as of 20 October 2026: 11,247 reports, 97% about electricity, the cities and regions with the most reports, when people report, and what the data cannot tell you.
A detailed explanation of how Outage.gr collects, verifies, and expires community outage reports, integrates DEDDIE scheduled data, and maintains accuracy at national scale.
Autumn and winter storms are the second-highest cause of power outages in Greece. This guide covers storm preparedness, what to expect during major weather events, and how DEDDIE responds.
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to claiming up to €600 compensation from DEDDIE/HEDNO for electrical appliance damage under RAE Decision 1151A/2019, including common mistakes to avoid.
A comprehensive overview of Greek consumer rights related to power, water, and internet outages — including compensation frameworks, complaint procedures, and escalation paths.
A comprehensive practical guide for Greek residents on preparing for, surviving, and recovering from power outages — including equipment recommendations, food safety, medical needs, and compensation rights.