Power failures in Cologne: Technicians are fighting against disorders online!

Power failures in Cologne: Technicians are fighting against disorders online!

Zum Milchmädchen 51105 Köln, Deutschland - In Cologne there were some technical challenges in the power grid this Sunday, July 14, 2025. According to News.de are power outages in the city, however appear. The locations “Zum Milchmirl” in Cologne-Porz was particularly affected, where a disturbance in the supply network has been repaired on July 13, 2025 on July 13, 2025. Rheinnetz GmbH's technicians were able to fix the problems quickly, so that the residents can now use forgotten cooling devices and lamps.

power supply in Germany is one of the best worldwide and usually remains stable with a failure of only a few minutes per year. However, the constant optimization of the power grid is decisive, especially with regard to the future challenges of the energy transition, which also from Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is encouraged. Germany relies on an increased expansion of its networks to meet the increasing need for renewable energies and electromobility.

construction and infrastructure projects in the region

in Cologne-Rodenkirchen has been a new water transport line under construction since July 9, 2025, which also leads to traffic impairments. The street "Zum ForestBotanisches Garden" will be closed to car traffic from July 14, 2025 to mid-October 2025. Pedestrians and cyclists can still happen. This measure is necessary to ensure drinking water supply. The detour leads via Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße and Military Ringstrasse.

These extensive work on the infrastructure are part of Cologne's plan to raise the water supply to a new level and to introduce modern standards. Other projects in the field of drinking water supply and power grid also modernize the city and contribute to the durability and safety 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 proportion of renewable energies in primary energy consumption was around 20 percent in 2024, while around 80 percent came from fossil fuels. The Federal Government has set itself the goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2045 and is working intensively to create reliable framework conditions for sustainable energy supply. The diversification of energy imports is becoming increasingly important in order to reduce dependencies.

The current efforts of the energy suppliers are a step in the right direction in order to continue to adapt the infrastructure to future market conditions and technological progress. The German Energy Agency (dena) is also active by working on concepts for a flexible and effective network that meets the requirements of the future.

The discussion about the challenges and solutions in energy supply remains lively and is also pursued with attention in Cologne. The nice neighborhood, which has just got light and warmth again, is one of the many reasons why a more resilient energy supply is important for everyone.