Kilchberg awards contract for lake water heat network
The municipality of Kilchberg has commissioned AEW Energie AG to develop the project for a lake water heat network in Kilchberg. As a first step, AEW will now calculate its economic viability. The final decision on realisation is expected to be made in 2025.
AEW Energie AG from Aarau has been awarded the contract by the municipality of Kilchberg for the project development of the Kilchberg lake water heating network, AEW announced in a press release. The contract was awarded as part of a tender process. The Aargau-based energy company will be responsible for the construction, operation and financing of the heat network.
As a first step, AEW will now review the existing project scope and contact key customers. Based on this, the profitability calculation will be analysed again. At the same time, AEW wants to acquire customers. Only then will the company make the final implementation decision.
“The final investment decision is expected in summer 2025,” writes AEW. If everything goes according to plan, the first heat deliveries could take place in spring 2027. Until then, the municipality and company want to keep the population informed about important project steps.