Kaunas Combined Heat and Power Plant (Kaunas CHP) is owned by Ignitis Group (the Group), an international energy company and the largest listed company in the Baltic states. The Group companies have a common goal of creating an energy smart world to make life easier, safer and more sustainable. The Group has four strategic business segments: Green Generation, Networks, Customers & Solutions and Flexible Generation. Kaunas CHP is part of the Green Generation segment, which includes energy generation from hydro-, wind, solar energy, biofuel and waste, consistent expansion of our capacities, development of new projects in Lithuania as well as in the neighbouring countries.
By diversifying the energy sources, the Group increases energy independence, encourages the use of renewable energy sources and contributes to mitigating climate impact while working towards sustainable development goals.
The Group is planning to reach 2.0–2.2 GW of installed Green Generation capacity by 2025, and 4 GW by 2030.
Kaunas CHP is using waste to generate heat and electricity by utilising some of the most advanced technologies in Europe. This helps reduce waste sent to landfills and generate energy using local fuel.
The plant incinerates up to 255,000 tonnes of non-hazardous industrial and municipal waste left after sorting annually. The boiler’s capacity is 70 MW, and the generator’s is 24 MW. The plant can cover up to 30% of Kaunas central heating demand and provide electricity to 130,000 Lithuanian households.
Integrated business model
Ignitis Group is a renewables-focused integrated utility, benefiting from the largest customer portfolio, energy storage facility and network in the Baltics. Ignitis Group is active in the Baltic states, Poland and Finland. We are leveraging our largest customer portfolio, energy storage facility, and network in the Baltics. We are utilising our integrated business model to maximise potential and:
UAB “Kauno kogeneracinė jėgainė“, a part of the Green Capacities segment, plays a significant role in the integrated business model and strategy of Ignitis Group. The company's position within the Group’s structure is available here. More information about the integrated business model and strategic priorities of the company as well as targets by its business segments is available here.
Our purpose and strategy
Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
We are strengthening our contribution to Europe’s decarbonisation and energy security in the region while accelerating the energy transition and electrification in the Baltics and Poland. More information about the Group’s purpose and purpose-driven priorities is available here.
UAB “Kauno kogeneracinė jėgainė“ significantly contributes to the execution of the Group's strategy, is an integral part of the organisation and follows the Group’s strategy and stategic plan in its activities.
Strategic priorities and targets of the company
Our values
We are a diverse team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. Our values (responsibility, partnership, openness and growth) unite, motivate and inspire us. They are available here.