Waste services operator and renewable energy company partner to develop waste-to-energy facilities
By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 24, 2026
A major European waste services operator announced a strategic partnership with a renewable energy company to develop five new waste-to-energy facilities across Germany and Poland, converting residual municipal solid waste streams into grid-connected electricity under long-term municipal supply agreements.
Deal Analysis
A strategic partnership has been announced between a major European waste services operator and Covanta Holding Corp, a renewable energy company, to develop five waste-to-energy facilities in Germany and Poland. These facilities will convert residual municipal solid waste into grid-connected electricity, supported by long-term municipal supply agreements. This partnership leverages the waste management expertise of one partner and the renewable energy technology of the other to address waste disposal challenges while simultaneously generating clean energy.
- Partnership between a major European waste services operator and Covanta Holding Corp.
- Development of five waste-to-energy facilities across Germany and Poland.
- Conversion of municipal solid waste into grid-connected electricity.
- Long-term municipal supply agreements provide revenue stability.
Market Context: The waste-to-energy sector is gaining traction in Europe as countries seek to reduce landfill waste and increase renewable energy production. Germany and Poland are key markets for this technology due to their significant waste generation and growing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The partnership aims to develop waste-to-energy facilities, with the goal of converting residual municipal solid waste streams into grid-connected electricity.
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Location
across Germany and Poland
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PPA Details
under long-term municipal supply agreements
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Announcement
02-24-2026 11:37 AM CET
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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A major European waste services operator
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"A major European waste services operator announced a strategic partnership with a renewable energy company"
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Enriched Feb 26, 2026
Market Context
This deal is part of the Biomass sector in Germany.
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