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Power outage in Salzgitter: WEVG is working on a quick fix!
Disturbances in the power grid of Salzgitter, North district, on June 24th, 2025. Information on availability and need for action.
Power outage in Salzgitter: WEVG is working on a quick fix!
On June 24, 2025, there were disruptions in the power grid in the afternoon in Salzgitter, especially in the Ortschaft Nord district. According to news.de, possible power interruptions were identified in individual cases. However, the local power grid operator, WEVG Salzgitter GmbH & Co. KG, is actively involved in ensuring the proper operation of the power grid.
So far, households in Salzgitter have been spared from power outages, as on average they are only without power for a few minutes each year. This stability is a sign that the German power grids are generally considered reliable. Nevertheless, a need for action was identified at a location in Salzgitter, which led to the current maintenance work. The maintenance on Goethestrasse was completed on June 24, 2025 at 2:45 p.m.
Background to the power outages
The power outage statistics for Salzgitter show that there have already been 26 reported outages in 2025. The marking data for the months of May and June are particularly striking, which recorded two and three failures respectively. In comparison, the numbers in 2024 were significantly higher with a total of 180 outages, with March setting the sad record with 72 outages. These outages are putting a strain on the region's constantly evolving electricity infrastructure, as stromsperre.org explains.
The Federal Network Agency assesses the situation of the German transmission network as suboptimal. While redispatch measures are an important means of preventing network bottlenecks and keeping the network stable, the system continues to suffer from inadequate expansion, which can lead to bottlenecks, particularly in times of high energy feed-in from wind turbines and high consumption at the same time. This problem reinforces the need for regular maintenance in the power grid to ensure security of supply (bundesnetzagentur.de).
Tips for affected households
For those affected by the current disruptions, there are some important tips. WEVG Salzgitter advises checking the fuse box first before contacting the police or fire department emergency numbers - these should only be called in an emergency. If the problems persist, it is advisable to call in a specialist or inform the energy supplier. The network operator's website also provides up-to-date information about faults, which helps residents to better understand the situation.