Energy project in Baruth/Mark receives funding approval for heating network planning

Baruth/Mark, 17.07.2024 - Michael Kellner, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, today handed over the funding decision for the heating network planning in Baruth and Mückendorf. The grant of EUR 631,761.50 from the federal funding for efficient heating networks (BEW, Module 1) is specifically earmarked for the planning costs of the heating network in Baruth and Mückendorf. The grant is an important milestone for the “Energy for Baruth” project.

When handing over the funding decision, State Secretary Kellner emphasized the importance of the project for the region: “This project is a shining example of how regional cooperation and innovative solutions can advance the energy transition.” The heating network is a key component of the planned energy project. In future, industrial waste heat from the Classen plant will be used to heat the neighboring districts of Baruth and Mückendorf. A heat pump will bring the waste heat to the required temperature. The electricity for this will be supplied by the Baruth-Mückendorf wind farm, which is also planned. The project is the result of close cooperation between the wind farm developer naturwind Potsdam and the Classen Group in Baruth.

The planned heating network could reach a length of up to 34 kilometers. The aim is to achieve a high connection rate in order to ensure an economical and attractive heat supply for residents.

Picture text: Michael Kellner (3rd from right) today handed over the funding decision for the heating network planning to Baruth's mayor Peter Ilk in the presence of Fiberboard Managing Director André Hennig (2nd from right, Classen Group) and Fiberboard Project Manager Ronny Wendt (2nd from left) as well as Franz Oldopp (right) and Kaj Mertens-Stickel from Naturwind Potsdam.