Dates: August 27, 2026, 5 p.m.
Start Address:
Oken 2
D – 28219 Bremen
Language: German or English
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Description: Waste-to-Energy Plant (MKHW)
We operate two waste-to-energy plants in Bremen: the Bremen Waste-to-Energy Plant (MHKW) and the Bremen Medium-Calorific Value Power Plant (MKK). Our plants come into play when waste cannot be avoided or when materials cannot be recycled or reprocessed after their initial use. We ensure that waste—instead of ending up in the ocean or in the ground—is disposed of as climate-friendly as possible through our waste incineration process. With both waste-to-energy plants, we provide a total capacity of more than 800,000 metric tons per year. Our capacity reliably serves more than ten cities and municipalities.
We use the energy released during waste incineration to generate electricity and district heating, which—thanks in part to the district heating pipeline—is a key component of Bremen’s municipal heating plan. At the same time, we ensure that the pollutants released during incineration are safely captured in the flue gas cleaning systems. At the MKK, swb plans to implement Germany’s first carbon capture project at a thermal waste treatment facility. Last but not least, the use of residual materials and the metals they contain helps conserve natural resources.