Overview
Description
BKW AG is a leading Swiss energy and infrastructure company specializing in the production, distribution, and management of electricity and related services. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Bern, BKW AG operates across Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France, impacting a broad range of sectors through its integrated business model. The company is structured around three primary segments: Energy Solutions, which oversees power generation through a diverse portfolio of plants and the provision of electricity trading and smart energy services; Power Grid, focused on building and maintaining extensive energy transmission networks; and Infrastructure & Buildings, which delivers engineering, planning, and technology solutions for public utilities and private clients. BKW AG is recognized for its significant contributions to the renewable energy sector, including wind, solar, and hydropower projects, and is majority-owned by the canton of Bern, underscoring its importance to national energy strategy. The company’s emphasis on sustainability and innovation, particularly in supporting the energy transition, has established it as a prominent player within the utilities industry and a key driver of infrastructure modernization in Central Europe.
About
CEO
Mr. Robert Itschner
Employees
12223
Address
Viktoriaplatz 2
Bern, 3013
Bern, 3013
Phone
41 58 477 51 11
Website
Instrument type
Common stock
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Renewable
Country
Austria
MIC code
XWBO