THW sees considerable need for improvement after Berlin power outage

After the Berlin power cut, the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) identified a number of weaknesses. These include a lack of fuel and insufficient legal requirements for emergency power in care facilities.

26. January 2026
The THW was deployed for several days during the large-scale power outage in Berlin at the beginning of the year to establish an emergency power supply. (IMAGO / Stefan Zeitz)

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Last updated: 26. January 2026