Power outage in Storbeck-Frankendorf: technicians on duty!

Power outage in Storbeck-Frankendorf: technicians on duty!

On May 28, 2025, a power supply disruption was reported in Storbeck-Frankendorf, Brandenburg, from 12:45 p.m. In the region in which E.DIS Netz GmbH is responsible, households are without electricity for only a few minutes per year on average. The current incident raises questions as it is unclear whether the disruptions are related to planned maintenance work. Technicians are already on duty to fix the problems. Those affected are advised to remain calm and first check the fuse box. It is expressly recommended not to immediately report power outages to the police or fire department rescue control centers, but rather to contact the responsible energy supplier. Information on the disruption report is also available from the network operator E.DIS Netz, as reported by news.de.

Disruptions to electricity and gas supplies can also be caused within households and not just by problems on the network. Therefore, those affected should first check whether there is a light on in the neighborhood before reporting a failure to the energy supplier, according to netze-ffo.de. It is also important to mention that the duration of the problem cannot be determined immediately, as the causes must first be clarified. Malfunctions often arise from external damage that could be related to construction work.

Common power malfunctions and their causes

Although power outages are rare in Germany, disruptions due to various causes still occur from time to time. The Federal Network Agency informs that the electricity network in Germany is very resilient overall, but network bottlenecks can also arise, especially in times of high wind and electricity demand. These problems can be addressed through redispatch measures, where network operators issue instructions to avoid congestion. Problems like these often arise when a lot of wind power is generated in northern German regions, while there is high consumption in the south, which places a heavy burden on the power grid (see bundesnetzagentur.de).

During the Matthias period there were also disruptions in other parts of the region. For example, on April 29, 2025, an outage due to civil engineering work in Neuberesinchen was reported, which affected 1,075 customers and was resolved by shortly after 1 p.m. Such incidents highlight that both external and internal factors can cause power interruptions.

Citizens are encouraged to consult their neighbors in the event of a disruption and to clarify the exact circumstances before contacting the utility provider. This proactive approach can help reduce emergency response times.