Waste to Energy : Kanadevia Inova secures PAC for Swiss WtE plant
The KEBAG Enova Emmenspitz plant is a modern replacement for an existing facility that had served the region for more than 40 years. Once fully operational, it will process approximately 220,000 tonnes of source-separated municipal and commercial waste annually, converting it into thermal energy and delivering a reliable supply of electricity and district heating to the surrounding area.
Kanadevia Inova's scope of supply comprises two combustion lines featuring proprietary Inova-Grate technology and SNCR DeNOx systems. Each line handles a throughput of 16.5 tonnes of waste per hour, generating up to 53.7 MW of thermal power.
Converting refuse into resources
The downstream high-performance turbine generates sufficient electricity for around 42,000 households, whilst the district heating network supplies hot water and heating to approximately 20,000 households. The plant also features the largest façade-mounted photovoltaic system in Switzerland, providing an additional source of solar-generated electricity. In total, the facility serves the energy needs of approximately 520,000 residents, offering the region long-term energy security.
A certificate built on five decades of collaboration
The issuance of the Provisional Acceptance Certificate formalises a significant step forward in the relationship between Kanadevia Inova and kenova AG — a partnership that stretches back to 1976 and has evolved through multiple plant upgrades and expansions over the intervening decades.
Daniel Dreier, Executive Vice President Waste to X & Renewable Gas Plants at Kanadevia Inova, commented: "We are proud to have reached this important milestone for the KEBAG Enova project. It reflects not only the quality and reliability of our technologies but also the decades of trust and collaboration we share with kenova AG. This plant is a landmark in sustainable waste management and energy production, and it underscores Kanadevia Inova's commitment to supporting Switzerland's energy transition."
Blueprint for environmentally responsible thermal recovery
The new KEBAG Enova facility stands as a compelling example of how modern thermal treatment technology can meet the dual demands of environmental responsibility and energy production. By combining high-efficiency combustion, emissions control, and solar generation within a single integrated plant, the project illustrates what next-generation energy-from-waste infrastructure can look like.
For an industry navigating increasing pressure to decarbonise and deliver circular outcomes, the Emmenspitz handover offers a timely and instructive case study.
