Power failure in Forchheim: Cause and quick solution cleared up!

Power failure in Forchheim: Cause and quick solution cleared up!

In the east of Forchheim, an unexpected power failure occurred on the evening of June 28, which lasted more than six hours. The cause was an incorrect medium -voltage cable, which the Stadtwerke Forchheim was finally able to repair in the late afternoon of June 29. The power supply was completely restored shortly after 6:00 p.m., as the North Bavarian News , the failure was due to planned work in the substation. A technical failure of a safety device led to the short interruption.

The quick action of the local employees prevented a long -lasting problem. Experts agree: If the failure had taken place at a less favorable time, the scenario could have been much worse.

power supply in dialogue

The recent incidents throw a light on the challenges with which the power supply is faced. The requirements for a reliable and continuous power supply increase steadily, especially through the decarbonization and electrification of all areas of life. An overview of bpb.de shows that technical errors and human failure can also lead to greater challenges.

• causes of power outages:
  • natural disaster: extreme weather events, earthquakes, forest fires.
  • technical errors and human failure.
  • infrastructure failures, for example from transmission lines.
• Consequences of power outages:
  • economic losses: Examples from the past show how expensive such failures can be.
  • impairment of public security, for example in emergency operations.

The Stadtwerke Forchheim therefore faces the challenge of providing a reliable electrical infrastructure. Local and national actors are required to modernize the existing systems and to meet the steadily increasing requirements.