Two specialists wearing helmets are working on a power line in an aerial work platform in a mountainous landscape.
BKW Power Grid
BKW Power Grid
Connecting people with energy.
We reliably supply our customers with electricity today and in the future. To this end, we are strengthening and expanding our grids in a targeted manner and relying on innovative solutions. In this way, we secure the electricity supply while at the same time creating the conditions for the new energy world.
Our mission
Grid planning with data expertise
We ensure a safe, high-performance and efficient electricity grid, thereby guaranteeing a reliable electricity supply for our customers. To this end, we plan, build and operate our grid, ensuring that electricity is available wherever it is needed, around the clock whenever possible.
At the same time, we are making our electricity grid fit for the new world of energy. We enable the connection of photovoltaic systems, heat pumps and charging stations for electric cars, and securely integrate new forms of production and consumption into the grid. To this end, we are systematically strengthening the electricity grid, modernising it intelligently and expanding it in line with demand and in a future-proof way – for a reliable electricity supply today and for generations to come.
Customers become producersOver 9,000 photovoltaic systems feed their surplus electricity into our grid. Around 1,050 systems are added every year.The grid continues to grow185,000 grid connections are in operation, with 2,000 added every year. New customers also use our grid according to their needs.
Safe, powerful & efficient electricity grid
Our mission
We ensure a secure, high-performance and efficient electricity grid, thereby guaranteeing a reliable electricity supply for our customers. To this end, we plan, build and operate our grid and ensure that electricity is available wherever it is needed, as far as possible around the clock.
At the same time, we are preparing our electricity grid for the new energy world. We enable the connection of photovoltaic systems, heat pumps and charging stations for electric vehicles, and safely integrate new forms of production and consumption into the grid. To this end, we are systematically strengthening the electricity grid, modernising it intelligently and expanding it in line with needs and with the future in mind – for a reliable power supply today and for generations to come.
  • 22,000 kmPower grid
  • 1 millionSupplies people and businesses
  • CHF 1 billionInvestments in the electricity grid from 2025–2030
With over 22,000 kilometres, we plan, build and operate Switzerland’s largest distribution grid. This enables us to supply more than one million people and businesses with electricity reliably and as close to around the clock as possible.About electricity & grids
Services
Services for municipalities and companies
Municipalities, industrial customers and energy supply companies use our products and services relating to grids and energy.
From public lighting to the operation of your own networks and systems.
Visible and securePublic lightingWe plan, build and operate lighting systems for roads, squares and sports facilities.For lightingMeter and billEnergy data and billingWe handle the metering and billing of energy for your installations and grids.ServicesOperation and maintenanceManage grids and systemsWe operate and maintain grids and installations for municipalities, industry and energy suppliers.Grid operation
Management Power Grid
Our Management
Together, our management team is shaping the future of the Business Area Power Grid. With specialist knowledge, experience and close collaboration, it is committed to ensuring a reliable and future-proof grid infrastructure.
Portrait of a woman in a dark blazer in front of a rock face
Dr. Corinne MontandonExecutive Vice President - Power Grid
Dr. Andreas EbnerManaging Director, Business Unit Grid Planning & Projects
Stefan SchmittManaging Director Business Unit Grid Operations, ad interim
Stefan WitschiHead of Strategic Partnerships Power Grid
Tessa EgliHead of HR Power Grid
Christian SchürchHead of Controlling Power Grid
Eliane KerstenHead of Communication Power Grid
Grid of the future
The grid continues to grow
185,000 grid connections are in operation, with 2,000 more added each year. New customers also use our grid according to their needs.
Projects
More Projects
Substation with overhead lines in a green agricultural landscape under a blue sky
This is how AI helps us with the energy transitionRead more
Technician in orange work clothing checks measuring devices in a control cabinet.
500 smart meters per dayRead more
All projects
LinkedInYouTubeInstagramFacebookLegal noticeData protectionImprintGTC and Legal InformationPrivacy settings