In the energy crisis, more and more warning voices are being raised. Accordingly, Germany is threatened with a blackout. The warnings of a power failure are increasing.
Kassel – In view of the energy crisis due to what has degenerated into war Ukraine conflict more and more people in Germany are worried. Not only because of the rising food costs in the supermarket, but also because of possible power failures, also known as blackouts.
In the meantime, more and more warnings about such scenarios are being raised. The Association of Cities and Municipalities called for better preparation for crisis situations. Opposite of world on Sunday General Manager Herd Landsberg explained: There is a risk of a blackout.”
Power failure in Germany: warnings of a blackout in the energy crisis are intensifying
He also emphasized that an overload of the power grid in Germany is quite realistic. “For example, when the 650,000 fan heaters sold are connected to the grid, the gas supply should fail.” He also advocates that all citizens take the federal government’s recommendations seriously. In addition to creating a Emergency supplies for the blackout The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BKK) also gives general tips for power failure precautions:
- Electrical appliances: Batteries on your laptops, mobile phones, telephones should be charged.
- Batteries: Have charged spare batteries ready, solar-powered battery chargers or power banks can be of help in the event of a power failure.
- Receive notifications from authorities: Keep a battery-powered radio or crank radio handy so you can listen to government officials during a prolonged power outage.
- Cash: Remember to have cash on hand as the ATMs will also stop working if there is a power outage.
Blackout warnings in Germany: Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder is also becoming clear
“Habeck and the traffic lights deliberately risk a blackout,” said the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder New Osnabrück newspaper. He called for nuclear power to be extended “as long as this energy crisis lasts, at least until mid-2024.” If there are shutdowns, the existence of companies is at risk. In addition, in view of the high prices, there is also a growing risk that “normal earners will descend.”
According to the current legal situation, all three nuclear power plants still in operation in Germany will be shut down by the end of the year. As a consequence of the stress test, Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck wants to keep two of the reactors in reserve until mid-April 2023 in the event of power shortages. On the other hand, not only the CDU and CSU are demanding medium-term continued operation, but also those with the greens ruling FDP. (slo with material from epd and AFP)
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