Licht- und Kraftwerke Helmbrechts
Licht- und Kraftwerke Helmbrechts GmbH
Helmbrechts, Bavaria, Germany
About
Founded in 1923, Licht- und Kraftwerke Helmbrechts is a private headquartered in Helmbrechts, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Wind, Energy Storage.
Licht- und Kraftwerke Helmbrechts GmbH (LuK) is a regional German energy supplier based in Helmbrechts, Bavaria. Founded in 1923, it evolved from early coal gas infrastructure to a modern multi-utility operator. The company supplies electricity, natural gas, drinking water, and high-speed internet to Helmbrechts and surrounding communities. Its gas network spans over 800 km serving 31 towns and municipalities. LuK participates in renewable energy generation through wind park investments (Trogen I, Zukunfts-Energie Fichtelgebirge) and operates multiple small combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The company is committed to climate protection, joining the Climate Protection Initiative with other North Bavarian utilities and holding DVGW technical safety management certifications. It also operates the Aquawell swimming facility in Helmbrechts.
Headquarters
Helmbrechts, Germany
Founded
1923
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private