Operational, organisational, IT, personnel, security and model risks are pooled in the operating risks category. In particular, operational risks also include potential breakdowns at the power plants of the MVV Energie Group, a factor which could lead to financial losses. As a precaution, insurance policies have been concluded to reduce risks. Moreover, plant operating capacity is safeguarded with continuous supervision of ongoing operations and scheduled inspections. Equally, there is the opportunity of exploiting favourable market developments and shorter inspection periods to boost power plant deployment levels.

Given that energy supply projects often have very long terms, the design and costing standards for these projects are especially high. We minimise the resultant risks with stringent project and quality management and by continuously enhancing our internal instruments.

Well-qualified employees and managers provide the basis for the company’s success. Attracting and retaining such employees therefore represents a critical success factor. The employees of the MVV Energie Group are promoted with targeted personnel development programmes offered on all levels and also receive ongoing training. The risk of it not being possible to find suitable replacements in the event of key personnel leaving the company is thus viewed as low.