Press releases on renewable energy

29.01.2026

SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern and St Julian are driving forward sustainable energy supply SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern plans to build a wind farm comprising four wind turbines in the municipality of St Julian. The initial reports have already been received and are very promising. Further key reports are expected in the coming months and are intended to provide a sound basis for decision-making regarding the next stages of development. Mayor Philipp Gruber expressly supports the project and is actively involved in the process. To this end, he is in regular contact with the municipal utility team.

31.07.2025

Pfälzer Wärme presents plans for the start of seismic surveys The “Pfälzer Wärme powered by SWK” project to explore geothermal potential beneath Kaiserslautern is entering its decisive phase: the aim is to commence seismic surveys in autumn/winter 2025. Before the vibro-trucks spring into action and roll through the region, Pfälzer Wärme once again presented its project to the public.

21.11.2024

Local authorities will receive a financial share SWK Stadtwerke Kaiserslautern has one goal: to generate climate-friendly electricity and to involve local authorities in this. In mid-2024, the municipal utility company purchased a wind turbine near the industrial estate in Sembach. Seven local authorities are set to benefit from this, starting from the moment of purchase.