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MVK

MVK

Headquarters: Kiel · Public-private · Figures for 2024 ·

WtE plants
1
WtE capacity
148 kt/a
Waste treated
145.3 kt/a
Employees
82

Discover how MVK transforms waste into district heating and electricity, setting efficiency benchmarks in Germany’s Waste-to-Energy sector. Explore key figures and operational insights from Kiel.

Key Takeaways

  • MVK transforms waste into district heating and electricity, processing around 140,000 tonnes of waste annually.
  • It operates one of Germany’s lowest-emission Waste-to-Energy plants, recovering about 70% of energy from waste.
  • In 2024, MVK reported a turnover of EUR 26.4 million and a net profit of EUR 3.6 million.
  • The company’s ownership includes 51% by the City of Kiel and 49% by Remondis, focusing on sustainability and professional development.
  • MVK meets 20% of Kiel’s annual heating demand, with waste incineration making up 66% of its revenue.
Key data
Figures for2024
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Other activitiesDistrict heating and electricity generation via combined heat and power

Plants operated by MVK

  • Kiel148 kt/a · Germany

1 plant in the WtE Monitor database, 148 kt/a in total.

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