Important power shutdown in Sirchenried: This is how you are affected!

Important power shutdown in Sirchenried: This is how you are affected!

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, there will be a comprehensive power shutdown in the Sirchenried community. This takes place from around 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and affects the entire Sirchenried district. The power shutdown notice was posted by Michael Kroul on September 11, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. (UTC+2). After the shutdown, a generator operation will be set up to provide temporary power supply, which will last from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, during this time, generators and feed-in systems cannot feed into the grid, which will lead to a restriction in the power supply, as gemeinde-ried.de reports.

The planned work is part of the necessary maintenance measures in the power grid, which are carried out regularly to maintain security of supply and avoid network bottlenecks. These bottlenecks are particularly a problem in phases of high electricity demand or when there is a simultaneous high feed-in of renewable energy. In such cases, overloads can occur in the network, which must be resolved through measures such as so-called redispatch. The feed-in of electricity from various generating plants is regulated in order to keep the network stable, as the Bundesnetzagentur explains.

Temporary power supply

The Altdorf municipal utilities inform that there was a provisional supply from generators during the shutdown. This measure is taken to maintain the necessary electricity demand in the locality, especially during the transition period between the power supply being switched off and the restoration of regular network operations. Further information about the provisional supply can be found on the Stadtwerke Altdorf website: stadtwerke-altdorf.de.

Creating a stable electricity network is of central importance in Germany, and the challenges arising from inadequately developed networks should not be underestimated. The problem of network bottlenecks becomes more pronounced, particularly in times of strong winds and high loads. For example, if wind turbines generate a lot of electricity in the north and at the same time there is a high demand for electricity in the south, the existing network is put under particular strain. Therefore, the implementation of planned shutdowns and the subsequent implementation of redispatch measures is essential to ensure a reliable energy supply.

In summary, the upcoming power shutdown in Sirchenried will represent a temporary measure aimed at ensuring the long-term stability and reliability of electricity supply in the region.