Market operations
Vattenfall currently has operations in
Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden)
We are also involved as a developer, investor and partner in projects in the Baltic region, the Netherlands and other areas around the world.
Nordic countries
Vattenfall generates roughly 20 per cent of the electricity consumed in the Nordic countries. We also have considerable heat generation operations, largely based on biofuel, and sell district heating and so-called thermal heat. Vattenfall also conducts consulting, contracting and R&D activities, primarily within the energy sector. In the Nordic countries our operations are based on hydropower, nuclear power, thermal power and wind power.
Germany
Vattenfall generates, distributes and sells electricity and heat on the German energy market. We also trade electricity and energy-related raw materials. With a population of 80 million people, consuming almost 500 TWh of electricity annually, Germany represents Vattenfall’s largest electricity market in Europe. Operating some of the world’s cleanest and most up-to-date lignite-fired plants, 87 per cent of electricity is generated from fossil fuel. The rest derives from nuclear and hydropower. With the longest network in Europe, Vattenfall is the biggest player on the German district-heating market. Vattenfall Europe AG is Germany’s third largest electricity company.
Poland
Vattenfall generates, distributes and sells heat and electricity in Poland. With a total market share of 7 per cent, Vattenfall is the largest foreign investor in the Polish energy market. Generation takes place in combined heat and power plants, mainly in the south of the country. Vattenfall is the largest heating producer in Poland and has a market share of 27 per cent in heat co-generated with electricity. With 3 per cent of the total market, Vattenfall is the seventh largest electricity generator in Poland, and the fourth largest privately owned. In Poland, most distribution companies are state-owned.
Other countries
Vattenfall is involved as a developer, investor and partner in projects all over the world. In 1998 when the deregulation of the Dutch market began, Vattenfall was represented with a marketing and sales organisation. In 1999 Vattenfall commenced operations in Hoofddorp. The company focuses on the wholesale market. Vattenfall is also present in the UK where we wholly own and operate the Kentish Flats Off Shore Wind Farm, comprising of 30 efficient wind turbines.
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