Power outage in Lichtenau: Technical team fights against supply problems!

Power outage in Lichtenau: Technical team fights against supply problems!

In Lichtenau, more precisely in the Stecket district, there are problems with the power supply today, July 21st, 2025. Überlandwerk Mittelbaden GmbH & Co. KG already has teams on site to get to the bottom of the disruptions in the low-voltage network. It is reported that the last ongoing incident reports were recorded at 10:45 p.m., potentially causing inconvenience to local households. Short-term disruptions are not uncommon and are usually resolved within a short period of time, it is reported [news.de].

How common is that anymore? On average, Germans only spend a few minutes per year without electricity, and yet the problems in Lichtenau seem to require urgent action. These disruptions will not occur without cause, and there is currently no information about planned maintenance work. Affected households could therefore familiarize themselves with the basic steps to be followed in the event of such an outage.

Current disruptions and emergency measures

In the event of a power outage, those affected should first check whether the problem only occurs in their own home. Is the living room light still working? If this is not the case and a normal outage duration is exceeded, we recommend taking a quick look at the fault reporting page of the responsible network operator. If you still need urgent help, you shouldn't be afraid to call the emergency numbers for the fire department or police, but only in an emergency.

The power outages in the region are listed on a detailed map from stromstaub.org. According to the most recent data, Lichtenau has reported some disruptions in recent years, although the frequency and duration remain manageable. However, for the current year there has not yet been any failure according to postal codes.

The importance of energy supply

The issue of power outages is becoming increasingly important in light of blackouts and extreme weather conditions. The Federal Government emphasizes that energy supply is central to our prosperity. Especially in the wake of the energy transition and technological developments such as electromobility and heat pumps, the relevance of a stable power supply will only increase. Despite the increasing sensitivity, blackouts are extremely rare in Germany; the power grid is considered one of the most reliable in Europe.

On average, in Germany there is a very low risk of large-scale power outages that could be triggered by storms or other extreme events. Short-term disruptions, such as those currently observed in Lichtenau, usually only last a few minutes to hours. Fortunately, long disruptions that last for days are the exception.

In the coming period, it will be exciting to see how the measures to restore the power supply develop and what impact the problems in Lichtenau will have on the affected households. Above all, it is important to be prepared and take the right steps in an emergency.