Waste isn’t wasted here. Since 1973, a quiet Swiss association has been turning what 350,000 people throw away into energy. Find out key figures and important facts about Gekal and the KVA Buchs Aargau.
Key Takeaways
- Gekal operates the KVA Buchs waste-to-energy plant, processing 142,480 tonnes of waste in 2025 with a slight decline from the previous year.
- The facility’s district heating sales increased by 8.8%, while electricity revenues fell due to shifts in steam diversion.
- Gekal reported a net surplus of CHF 20,458 for 2025, impacted by lower electricity revenues and extraordinary expenditures.
- Current projects include a CHF 20 million turbine replacement and a significant increase in hot water storage capacity to expand district heating.
- The facility’s mission focuses on environmentally sound waste recovery and converting residual waste into usable energy.
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