Why is Infraserv Höchst building a waste-to-energy power plant?
Infraserv Höchst is expanding its own power-production capacity for two reasons: to minimize its exposure to the ups and downs of the energy market, and to offer its tenants energy at low, internationally competitive rates. At the moment, Infraserv Höchst can only cover around 40 percent of the park’s energy needs on its own; the rest has to be purchased from outside producers. With the WTE power plant, Infraserv Höchst will be able to produce some 60 percent of the park’s energy needs and reduce its dependence on the external market. Energy costs are a crucial competitive factor for manufacturers. The WTE power plant will play a major role in ensuring that Industriepark Höchst remains a viable business site – one that continues to attract new investors and create and protect jobs in the region.
