The TÜV association examined the emergency power supply in Germany and discovered some serious deficiencies. More than a quarter of all units in hospitals and other critical infrastructure are subject to complaints.

TÜV: Emergency power supply in Germany partially inadequate

With the new Building Law Report 2022, the TÜV Association has taken a close look at the condition of critical infrastructure in Germany during power outages. The result is anything but good: the TÜV experts had to replace around 26 percent of all emergency power generators in hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings and other buildings such as shopping malls “significant” defects determine.

However, the other systems examined are also not without difficulties. According to the TÜV association, more than 42 percent found “minor” defects which should at least be remedied without much effort. According to the analysis, only 31.5 percent of the emergency power supply systems checked are free of defects and functional without any complaints.

The assessment of Dr. According to Joachim Bühler, the managing director of the TÜV association, the Risk of power outages particularly increased in recent times. He cites the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine as the reason, which would make failures “very real”. The danger of cyber attacks on network operators has not exactly decreased either. In addition, there are natural disasters, which can be exacerbated by the climate crisis. With tidal waves or severe storms, the risk of power failures also increases.

Electricity can also be produced at home:

Emergency power supply: TÜV gives specific tips

The TÜV association recommends that operators of emergency power generators before the coming winter to have appropriate maintenance carried out. Since some of the systems are operated with diesel, operators should ensure that the fill level and durability are good (source: TÜV association).