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 ... 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.