Power outage in Börde: Technicians on duty for a quick solution

Power outage in Börde: Technicians on duty for a quick solution

A bolt from the blue! On June 24, 2025, Avacon AG reported unexpected power problems in the Börde area. The technicians are already on site to fix the problem. In times when the power grid in Germany is considered one of the safest in the world, such interruptions are rare and cause a stir. The Federal Network Agency has found that the average unplanned supply interruptions in recent years have been less than 13 minutes - a valuable indication of the stability of our electricity network [news.de].

What to do in the event of a power outage? Staying calm is the most important thing. Consumers should check their fuses in the fuse box before contacting the police or fire department emergency response centers. In this case, the right contact person is the energy supplier, who has special fault information systems. Avacon has already compiled all the information about the current network problems and is committed to clarifying the situation as quickly as possible.

Security in the German power grid

But how secure is our power grid actually? The numbers speak for themselves. According to the Federal Network Agency, the SAIDI value for 2023 was 12.8 minutes, which represents a slight increase compared to the previous year. This value measures the average duration of power outages per consumer. The reliable supply in Germany remains very high by international comparison, and only a few countries, such as Switzerland and Finland, can boast similar values, as cubeconcepts.de adds.

With over 50 percent renewable energies in the electricity mix, Germany is well on the way to making the power grid not only stable but also sustainable. The SAIDI, which documents all unplanned interruptions, remains a crucial tool for assessing security of supply. What is particularly noteworthy is that compared to countries such as the USA with an average of 78 minutes, Australia with 60 minutes or Canada with 55 minutes, Germany is ahead.

The challenges of the energy transition

Of course, the challenges should not be underestimated. The energy transition brings new burdens on the power grid, but the key figures so far show that security of supply is not at risk. The number of registered disruptions in the power grid rose to almost 160,000 cases in 2023. Nevertheless, the outlook for the future remains optimistic, because innovative network solutions and technologies such as hydrogen will make a decisive contribution to the stability of our electricity system, as the Federal Network Agency states.

Overall, it shows that despite regional disruptions such as the current incident in the Börde, the basic supply of most consumers in Germany is extremely reliable. The technology and the legal framework are well positioned to continue meeting the challenges of energy supply in the future. It remains to be hoped for all those affected that the technology will be addressed quickly so that the lights will shine again soon.