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Power outages in Cologne: Technicians fight against disruptions in the network!
Current disruptions in the power grid in Cologne-Porz, measures taken by RheinNetz GmbH and safety instructions in the event of power outages.
Power outages in Cologne: Technicians fight against disruptions in the network!
In Cologne there were some technical challenges in the power grid this Sunday, July 14, 2025. Loud news.de Power outages are not the norm in the city, but they can occur occasionally. The “Zum Milchmaid” location in Cologne-Porz was particularly affected, where a disruption in the supply network had been repaired since 10:00 p.m. on July 13, 2025. The technicians from RheinNetz GmbH were able to quickly fix the problems so that residents can now use forgotten cooling devices and lamps again.
Electricity supply in Germany is one of the best in the world and generally remains stable with only a few minutes of outages per year. But the constant optimization of the power grid is crucial, especially with regard to the future challenges of the energy transition, which will also be posed by Federal Ministry of Economics is promoted. Germany is focusing on increasing the expansion of its networks in order to meet the increasing demand for renewable energies and electromobility.
Construction and infrastructure projects in the region
A new water transport pipeline has been under construction in Cologne-Rodenkirchen since July 9, 2025, which is also causing traffic disruptions. The road “Zum Forstbotanischen Garten” will be closed to vehicle traffic from July 14, 2025 until mid-October 2025. Pedestrians and cyclists can still pass. This measure is necessary to ensure the drinking water supply. The diversion takes you via Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße and Militarringstraße.
This extensive infrastructure work is part of Cologne's plan to take water supply to a new level and introduce modern standards. Other projects in the areas of drinking water supply and the power grid are also modernizing the city and contributing to the longevity and security of the supply.
Energy supply security in the context of the energy transition
As part of the energy transition, energy supply security is becoming increasingly important. The share of renewable energies in primary energy consumption was around 20 percent in 2024, while around 80 percent came from fossil energy sources. The federal government has set itself the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045 and is working intensively to create reliable framework conditions for a sustainable energy supply. The diversification of energy imports is becoming increasingly important in order to reduce dependencies.
Current efforts by utilities are a step in the right direction to continue adapting infrastructure to future market conditions and technological advances. The German Energy Agency (dena) is also active, working on concepts for a flexible and effective grid that meets the requirements of the future.
The discussion about the challenges and solutions in energy supply remains lively and is also being followed with attention in Cologne. The nice neighborhood, which has just received light and heat again, is one of the many reasons why a more resilient energy supply is important for everyone.