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Energy15/10/2026How BKW turns battery storage systems into usable flexibilityRead more
Careers21/09/2026What does working on the electricity grid involve?

Swenja Zingg and her team ensure that electricity reliably reaches wherever it is needed. Whether expansion or conversion, renovation or fault rectification: grid electricians like Swenja are on duty every day to ensure a strong, future-proof electricity grid.

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Sustainability03/08/2026Building automation in hot weather: how buildings stay cool

How building automation keeps rooms cool in hot weather and often saves 20 to 40 per cent energy: 5 questions for Reto Decurtins from BKW Building Solutions.

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Infrastructure30/07/2026Birs in Sorvilier and Court: Flood protection and ecology

Flood protection and revitalisation on the Birs: Reactivated meanders create spawning grounds for brown trout and grayling, supported by the BKW Ökofonds.

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Spaces for life07/07/2026Aare in Seftau, Bremgarten: ecologically enhanced

The Aare in Bremgarten’s Seftau has been restored: new shallow-water zones and deadwood for the endangered grayling, co-financed by the BKW Eco Fund.

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Energy01/07/2026How renewables are changing the German balancing energy market

Battery storage systems, heat pumps and wind farms are increasingly providing balancing energy. How Südvolt, part of the BKW Group, bundles almost 2 GW of flexibility.

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Buildings12/06/2026BKW Engineering acquires Busse & Partner from Berlin

As of 1 June 2026, the project management office Busse & Partner, with locations in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Karlsruhe, is part of BKW Engineering.

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Energy09/06/2026Energy Solution Hub by BKW: Energy systems for companies

How the Energy Solution Hub and Flexeny combine energy supply, flexibility marketing and system control for companies in one solution.

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Energy29/05/2026Energy policy in the Canton of Bern: what the new legislative term brings

Lake Grimsel, Trift, wind and solar procedures, grid expansion and building renovations: the most important energy policy items in the Bernese Grand Council.

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