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Power outage in Eisfeld: Maintenance work causes interruptions!
On August 13th, 2025, TEN Thuringian Energy Networks will carry out maintenance work in Eisfeld, Hildburghausen. Power outages are localized.
Power outage in Eisfeld: Maintenance work causes interruptions!
Today, August 13, 2025, maintenance work on the power grid in Eisfeld, Thuringia, caused short-term interruptions. Loud news.de The work began at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to last until 2:00 p.m. These measures, which are carried out by TEN Thüringer Energienetze GmbH & Co. KG, are necessary to maintain security of supply and keep the power grid stable.
On average, households in Eisfeld are without power for only a few minutes per year, underscoring the importance of such maintenance work. Nationwide, the power grid is considered resilient to disruptions, although most problems are local and mostly limited to low-voltage disruptions. thueringer-energienetze.com points out that the most common disruptions are caused by excavation work and usually only affect a few households.
Stay calm during power outages
In the event of a power interruption, it is advisable to remain calm and first check the fuses in your own fuse box. There is no need to call the police or fire department; Instead, faults should be reported directly to the energy supplier. The TEN Thuringian Energy Networks are available to provide quick help and information via their fault report.
A look at the numbers shows that supply interruptions in Germany last on average 18 minutes. For comparison: in the UK the average is over an hour. In Italy there are even more than three hours of power outages per year. This shows how well the German network works compared to international standards, even if there are always challenges.
The power grid is changing
With the conversion of the energy system towards renewable energies, network utilization is increasingly being challenged. vde.com reports that network expansion is being delayed, which can lead to frequency and voltage fluctuations. To eliminate bottlenecks, network operators often have to intervene, which increases costs. Overall, compensation for network operators increased by 63% in 2021 compared to the previous year, which impressively illustrates the challenges and the need for a stable power supply.
The current maintenance work in Eisfeld is a small step towards maintaining the big picture. While households temporarily have little electricity, this shows the great commitment of the network operators to guarantee security of supply in the future.