Power outage in Bremen: Maintenance work causes short-term shutdowns

Power outage in Bremen: Maintenance work causes short-term shutdowns

In Bremen, there were several planned maintenance works on the power grid today, August 11, 2025. Wesernetz Bremen GmbH announced these measures to ensure long-term security of supply. This involved multi-stage work that was carried out at various locations in Bremen.

The first major measure began early in the morning on Robertstrasse, in the Bremen-Ost district, and was expected to last until 3:00 p.m. Residents had to expect a shutdown. The same applied to the maintenance work on Heinrich-Klenke-Weg in Bremen-West, which started at 8:02 a.m. and was also planned to last until 3:00 p.m. Minor maintenance work affected Stößerstrasse in Bremen-Ost, which was started at 9:59 a.m. and was scheduled to last until 4:00 p.m. These measures are important in order to continue to ensure that the average power outage time of just a few minutes per year in Bremen continues [news.de].

Planned shutdowns and information

The individual locations were strategically selected to minimize the impact on local residents. Planned shutdowns occurred during maintenance work on Robertstrasse and Heinrich-Klenke-Weg, while Stößerstrasse was only affected for a short time. The work that had already been completed on Stößerstrasse was finished at 10:00 a.m. Residents were asked to be patient and advised to remain calm in the event of a power outage and check their fuses in the fuse box before contacting the energy supplier. Information about possible disruptions is available around the clock on 0421 - 359 1010 - a valuable help in such situations, as stromausfall.org emphasizes.

It is worth mentioning that the resilience of the power grid throughout Germany is high and often only low-voltage disruptions occur. In this way, the power grid in Bremen and beyond remains stable, which is entirely in the interests of the customers. The Federal Network Agency emphasizes that redispatch measures play a central role in the German transmission network in order to prevent or eliminate network bottlenecks. For example, more wind turbines are being operated during times of high feed-in, which is also bringing progress in Bremen.

Preparing for power outages

In the event of power outages, it has proven useful to take some precautions. In the event of a sudden power outage, residents should first contact their neighbors to determine whether the outage also affects them. If only your own home is affected, it is advisable to call an electrician. Practical things like a fully charged power bank or candles for the evening can also be helpful preparation for unpleasant surprises.

Preventative measures and regular maintenance are crucial to guarantee the availability and security of the power grid. With the current work, the city of Bremen shows that it has a good knack for maintaining its infrastructure and always strives to keep the quality of life of its citizens high.