Power outage in Barby: Technicians work around the clock!

Power outage in Barby: Technicians work around the clock!

Today, July 9, 2025, disruptions were recorded in Barby's power grid. Avacon AG technicians are already on duty to resolve the problems as quickly as possible. A power outage can be inconvenient for many, but the Federal Network Agency reminds that the average duration of unplanned power interruptions in Germany is less than 13 minutes. This ensures a certain level of relaxation because no one wants to sit in the dark for long.

What to do if the power goes out? First, those affected should remain calm and take a look at the fuse box. The police and fire department rescue control centers are not the right contacts in this situation; instead, the first route is to the energy supplier. Information on existing disruptions can be accessed via the disruption report from the network operator Avacon, which can be a helpful point of contact for many.

Background information on power supply

The German Energy Agency (dena) is working on concepts to develop a better and more dynamic power grid. The Federal Ministry of Economics also promotes the expansion of the electricity grid, especially to integrate renewable energies and electromobility. These developments are necessary to cope with the growing demands on power supply.

When it comes to supply interruptions, it is important to pay attention to current key figures. The System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDIEnWG) shows average interruptions per connected electricity consumer within a year. In Germany, this key figure is regularly evaluated by the Federal Network Agency and documents how all these disruptions are distributed among the providers and where there is potential for improvement. More details about the evaluation can be found on the website of the Federal Network Agency, which deals with security of supply.

Sustainable development and security of supply

Developing a stable power grid is crucial not only for current needs, but also for future challenges. According to statistics from the Federal Network Agency on electricity supply interruptions between 2006 and 2023, the data is of great importance for making forecasts and justifying the need for investments. Over the period of this survey, it appears that most interruptions are caused by atmospheric or third-party impacts, highlighting the challenges in network operations.

It is clear to every consumer: the issue of power supply is fundamental. Diversity and innovation are required so that we can continue to be well looked after in our homeland in the future. It remains to be seen how Avacon AG technicians will cope with the current situation in Barby and whether this incident will signal further improvements in the power grid.