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Street lights in Werneuchen remain off – construction work is to blame!
On November 25, 2025, there was a large-scale power outage in Werneuchen caused by damaged lamp cables.
Street lights in Werneuchen remain off – construction work is to blame!
In Werneuchen, a charming town in Brandenburg, a widespread street lighting failure caused a stir on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The reason for this unpleasant event is the damage to lamp cables that occurred during construction work on Berliner Allee, the B158. In addition to Berliner Allee, Am Schloss street is also affected, which has prompted the city administration to ask citizens for increased attention and understanding for the resulting restrictions. The damaged cables are expected to be repaired by a maintenance company who will endeavor to resolve the matter within one to two days. [moz.de].
The situation in Werneuchen is particularly interesting when you look at the current statistics on power outages in the region. Reports of power outages in Werneuchen from 2022 to 2025 are recorded on the stromausfall.org platform. The data is broken down by zip code and month, providing a deep insight into the frequency of such incidents. The information was last updated on September 16, 2025, and it is not unlikely that these current events will also be reflected in the statistics.
Important aspects of energy supply
The discussion about power outages always brings into play the central role of energy supply in Germany. As the Federal Government states, reliable energy supply is an essential component of our prosperity. Technologies such as electromobility and heat pumps are particularly important, and their importance will continue to increase in the future. Despite the incident in Werneuchen, Germany is considered a safe location for energy supply, with one of the most reliable power grids in the world.
A blackout, i.e. a large-scale power outage, can affect anything – households, businesses, hospitals and even schools. But fortunately, major outages are very rare thanks to the strict safety mechanisms, such as the “n -1 principle”, which ensures that the power grid remains operational even in the event of line failures. On average, the power outage time for households in Germany in 2023 will be just 13 minutes.
Ultimately, the Werneuchen incident shows how important it is to focus attention on infrastructure maintenance. The city administration then expressed its understanding for the temporary restrictions and is optimistic about a quick solution to the problem.