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Power outage in Cologne: Technicians fight against disruptions in the network!
On June 4th, 2025 there were power outages in Cologne-Rodenkirchen. Find out about causes and reporting options.
Power outage in Cologne: Technicians fight against disruptions in the network!
On June 4, 2025, the electricity in parts of Cologne will not be completely stable. At 12:46 p.m., a temporary power supply disruption was reported, prompting RheinNetz GmbH technicians to take action at two locations. Many Cologne residents may ask themselves: What is going on? According to news.de, households in Cologne only have no electricity for a few minutes per year on average.
While the excitement is palpable, it's important to note that most electricity problems in Germany are often caused by low-voltage faults. These are not rare and those affected should remain level-headed. If the power suddenly goes out, the first thing you should do is check the fuse box and solve any problems yourself before calling in a professional.
Power outage: what to do?
What do you do when the power goes out? There are a few clear steps users should take themselves. Step one is to check the surroundings: Are the street lights working? Do neighbors also have no electricity? With further testing, you will quickly notice whether it is an individual problem in your own household or whether the entire block is affected. If the latter is the case, you should contact RheinNetz GmbH immediately, as recommended on the website rheinnetz.de. The contact details for the different regions can also be found there.
If the problem appears to be in your home, the next step is to inspect the fuse box. If the FI circuit breaker does not work, all circuit breakers should first be switched off before reactivating the FI circuit breaker. If the fuse has come loose again, it is time to consult a specialist.
The power supply in Germany
Power outages are not the norm in the Federal Republic. The Bundesnetzagentur regularly carries out evaluations of supply interruptions. The so-called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) shows that the average supply interruption per connected consumer within a year is only a few minutes. This is encouraging because it shows that the infrastructure is stable in most cases.
However, there are regional differences and the evaluation is not always the same. In Cologne, minor disruptions can temporarily affect supply, but RheinNetz's services ensure that problems are resolved as quickly as possible. Residents are well advised to be clear about the individual steps to take in the event of a power outage and, if in doubt, to contact the experts.
For all Cologne residents affected by today's situation: take the information to hand and report problems if necessary. This means the city stays online even in stormy times!