Overview
Description
BKW AG is a Swiss-based electric utility company operating primarily in the utilities sector, with a significant focus on renewable energy. The company’s core activities span the entire energy supply chain, including production, transmission, trading, and distribution of electricity. BKW AG manages and operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets across Europe, with a particular emphasis on wind, hydroelectric, gas, coal, and nuclear facilities. Notably, its wind power sites account for a substantial share of its total energy production, underlining the company's commitment to sustainable and renewable energy sources.
The company is majority-owned by the Canton of Bern, reinforcing its position as a key player in the Swiss and broader European power markets. In addition to its energy generation operations, BKW AG operates a networks division that constructs and manages electrical distribution grids, serving customers beyond its Swiss and Italian home markets. Through its integrated approach, BKW AG plays a vital role in powering utilities and advancing the energy transition in Europe, while also offering energy management and optimization services through its various subsidiaries.
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
United Kingdom
MIC code
XLON