Kaunas CHP Plant

A high-efficiency cogeneration plant fueled by municipal waste has been successfully built in Kaunas. This facility stands out with its impressive capacity, generating approximately 24 MW of electricity and 70 MW of heat. Each year, the plant efficiently processes around 200,000 tons of sorted municipal waste, producing 500 GWh of heat and 170 GWh of electricity. It covers about 40% of Kaunas’ heating needs and supplies electricity to approximately 94,000 households, significantly contributing to reducing landfill waste.

The construction process was highly intensive, utilizing advanced engineering solutions. A 12-meter-deep fuel bunker was excavated as the foundation for a reinforced concrete storage area for municipal and industrial waste.

By autumn 2018, the foundation of the steam boiler building and the main bunker walls were completed, with the structure rising 22.5 meters above ground. The highest part of the facility, a 52-meter stairwell, serves as the central access point for maintenance and operational control across multiple levels.

The Kaunas cogeneration plant is a prime example of how modern technology and environmental solutions can work together to support sustainable waste management and energy production.