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Power outage in Hohe Börde: Avacon AG is fighting against grid disruptions!
On July 18, 2025, Hohe Börde reported power disruptions. Tips for dealing with emergencies and current developments in network operations.
Power outage in Hohe Börde: Avacon AG is fighting against grid disruptions!
On July 18, 2025, there are currently several disruptions in the power grid in Hohe Börde, Germany, which will keep the Avacon AG team busy in the next few hours. This message was updated at 7:45am this morning and it is important that those affected know how to deal with the situation. The German power grid is generally considered to be very reliable, with unwanted supply interruptions (SAIDI metrics) averaging under 13 minutes in recent years, they said Federal Network Agency.
In the event of a power outage, those affected are advised to remain calm. First, the fuse box should be checked to determine the cause of the problem. It is advisable to report the situation directly to the energy supplier instead of alerting the police or fire department. There are some useful tips for anyone who wants to prepare for possible outages. Battery-operated devices should only be used sparingly and flashlights or candles should be kept ready. The best way to back up important data is with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or power banks.
Emergency preparations
For households that rely on medical equipment, it is critical to have emergency plans in place. Gas stoves and non-perishable foods should be kept on hand and drinking water is particularly important, especially in households with an electricity-dependent water supply. The VDE reports that bottlenecks in grid operations require corrective interventions by grid operators to ensure a safe and reliable power supply.
Network operators' expenses have increased in recent years to ensure reliability. For example, in 2020 a total of 532.8 terawatt hours could not be fed in as planned, which corresponded to around 4.3 percent of annual electricity consumption. Such data makes it clear that not only the quality but also the availability of our energy supply must be secured in order to avoid bottlenecks.
Long-term challenges
The increasing compensation payments for both conventional power plants and renewable energy systems illustrate the challenges that network operators are facing. In 2020, the compensation for conventional power plants was around 637 million euros and that for renewable plants was around 761 million euros. These large payments are necessary to maintain reliable supply while meeting increasing demands on the grid.
It is therefore clear that the German power grid has a high degree of reliability, but the challenges should not be underestimated. The basic steps to prepare for a power outage are important not only for the current situation in Hohe Börde, but also for future supply issues.