At the end of April 2025, parts of Spain and Portugal were without power for several hours – caused by a fault in the European interconnected power grid. This incident demonstrated that power outages can occur suddenly even in well-developed regions – without any storms or disasters. A good reason to think about our own energy supply – not out of fear, but with foresight.
What is a blackout?
A blackout is more than just a brief power outage. It refers to a widespread, prolonged power outage—with far-reaching consequences for communications, infrastructure, food supplies, and the daily lives of every individual.
Why can a blackout happen here too?
Temporary network congestion can also occur in Germany. Reasons can include:
- Extreme weather (storms, heat, freezing rain)
- Cyber attacks or technical errors
- Scarce grid reserves in the European interconnected system
A complete and long-lasting blackout is unlikely, but not impossible. Proactive, self-sufficient energy management is worth its weight in gold in such cases.
Why it's worth being prepared
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A short power outage is usually not a problem – but if it lasts longer, it can quickly become inconvenient: refrigerators, routers, lights, medical devices, or heating systems no longer work. Those who can store or generate their own electricity remain independent – whether in the countryside, in a van or in a city apartment.
What do I need to prepare?
Good blackout preparedness focuses on three key pillars:
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Emergency power supply (lighting, communication, refrigerator, heating, medicine)
- Energy storage (to power independent devices)
- Charging options (solar panels or other charging sources for longer outages)
Clever products for modern energy provision
EcoFlow STREAM Series – Your intelligent home storage
The STREAM series is ideal for everyday use – and a smart precaution against power outages:
- Modular & decentralized placement in the apartment
- STREAM Max : 2 kWh storage with AC output – perfect for balcony or emergency power
- STREAM AC : Extended battery for more capacity
- STREAM Ultra & Pro : For large households & high demands
👉 Particularly practical: Can be controlled via the app and, if required, as Emergency power solution usable.
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WATTSTUNDE NOVA Batteries – Energy tailored to your needs
NOVA batteries are powerful LiFePO₄ energy storage systems for stationary or mobile applications:
- Capacities from 60 Ah to 480 Ah
- Long service life & high reliability
- Also available with integrated heating mat (for winter operation)
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Perfectly combinable with inverters and solar modules
Ideal for campers, garden sheds, off-grid projects or DIY power systems in the home.
SOLA Flex & SOLA Frame solar modules
Generate energy off-grid with easy-to- install WATTSTUNDE solar modules:
- High efficiency even in limited space
- Ideal for combining with EcoFlow power stations or NOVA batteries
- For roof, balcony, mobile home or fences
What matters: Independence & security
Blackout preparedness doesn't mean assuming disasters are inevitable—it means enabling yourself to be more secure and independent. With modern, flexible energy storage and solar technology, this can be easily integrated into everyday life and is beneficial in many ways even without a blackout.
Be prepared for anything with the right products
With WATTSTUNDE and EcoFlow, you rely on proven systems that provide the necessary energy in an emergency – and also bring real added value in everyday life.
