Power outages in Auerbach: Technicians fight against disruptions!

Power outages in Auerbach: Technicians fight against disruptions!

There are currently power disruptions in Auerbach in the Vogtland, as News.de reports. Mitteldeutsche Netzgesellschaft Strom mbH is on site with its technicians to resolve the faults as quickly as possible. Visitors and residents are urged to remain calm and check the fuse box before contacting the energy supplier. An important note: In the event of a power outage, the first point of contact is not the fire department or the police, but the responsible network operator.

From the looks of it, power outages are not uncommon in the region. Current statistics show that there have already been several incidents in the Vogtland district in 2025. Communities like Plauen, with 18 outages, or Pausa-Mühltroff, where it went dark six times, had to contend with various disruptions. Auerbach itself has had two outages so far this year, according to stromsperre.org.

Background to power outages

Power outages, especially if they last for a long time, can have far-reaching consequences. But don't worry - according to the Federal Government, Germany's power grid is one of the safest in the world. Short-term interruptions are usually localized and usually last only minutes to a few hours. Statistically, the average downtime for households is just under 13 minutes per year.

Numerous smaller outages have already occurred in the Vogtland district in the last few months. For example, there were nine power outages in Plauen throughout 2024. Although the ramp-up of renewable energies has increased network security, failures cannot be completely ruled out.

• Stromausfallstatistik für 2025 nach Gemeinden:
• Plauen: 18 Ausfälle
• Pausa-Mühltroff: 6 Ausfälle
• Auerbach/Vogtl.: 2 Ausfälle
• Reichenbach im Vogtland: 1 Ausfall
• … (weitere Gemeinden)

Power outages are usually resolved quickly. Official information points are available for those affected in an emergency to stay up to date on the situation. Local radio stations and online portals also provide valuable information for reporting restrictions in the electricity supply.

Especially in view of the increasing dependence on electricity in almost all areas of life, it is advisable to find out more about the topic. The federal government in particular has taken measures to ensure energy supply, for example by implementing the so-called “n -1 principle”, which ensures the operation of the power grid even in the event of a line failure.

With a mix of renewable energies and a well-functioning power grid, security of supply in Germany remains high. This trust in the infrastructure is essential for the well-being of citizens and will continue to play a central role in the future.