diff --git a/embassy-stm32/src/rcc/l4.rs b/embassy-stm32/src/rcc/l4.rs
index 237b7bc9..36c9eb2f 100644
--- a/embassy-stm32/src/rcc/l4.rs
+++ b/embassy-stm32/src/rcc/l4.rs
@@ -412,6 +412,7 @@ pub(crate) unsafe fn init(config: Config) {
     match config.rtc_mux {
         RtcClockSource::LSE32 => {
             // 1. Unlock the backup domain
+            RCC.apb1enr1().modify(|w| w.set_pwren(true));
             PWR.cr1().modify(|w| w.set_dbp(true));
 
             // 2. Setup the LSE