Provider
At present, BKW is implementing its strategy to further grow its portfolio of assets and services in relevant markets with the aim of becoming a leading European player in renewable energy.
Operation & Maintenance (O & M)
As a long-time asset owner, BKW can help you get the best possible yield from your assets. With its local presence, skilled personnel, enthusiasm and solid organisation, BKW can provide service packages tailored to your specific needs.
Service modules for a tailor-made package offer
BKW’s on-site technicians ensure the smooth running of your wind farms based on original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) maintenance specifications and extended BKW maintenance documents. BKW uses state-of-the-art predictive maintenance techniques, thus preventing faults and production losses to an absolute minimum.
BKW’s technicians ensure quality service and rapid response time for unscheduled maintenance interventions. This covers any kind of fault that requires call-out, including labour, supply and/or exchange of spare parts, expenses and all required tools.
With its centralised procurement department and local service points BKW can manage replacement and repair of major components. This includes major components supply (gearbox, generator, transformer, blade, etc.) and exchange services.
BKW applies the highest standards of safety and quality for its customers, with multiple certifications across international markets. BKW’s services include calibration of hydraulic and electric screwdriving technology, ladders and climb assist systems, rescue equipment, service lifts and personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection.
BKW delivers a full range of inspection, maintenance and repairs of a wide range of rotor blades using Sky Climber or ropes. Services include inspections and repairs of leading and trailing edge, lightning protection system, glued connections of the rotor, seal cracks and structural damages.
BKW grants permanent surveillance of your wind turbine generators (24/7/365) through its Remote Operations Center, with immediate processing of received fault messages, online troubleshooting and faults resolution by high skilled technical operators.
BKW guarantees availability based on the condition of the wind turbine generator (age, type, location), with monthly and annual evaluation of technical and/or energetic availability and production data.
Technical and Commercial Management (TCM) & Due Diligence
BKW provides services in management, supervision and optimisation of energy production and consumption. With over 30 years' experience in the renewables and energy industry, BKW’s management team offers best-in-class professional and technical skills to help clients increase efficiency and yield of their energy plant management. Present in six countries, BKW manages more than 800 megawatts (MW) of wind plants.
Plant monitoring and active control, performance analysis, site inspection, O & M and service contract management, maintenance and repair management, health and safety compliance and stakeholder management
Management of incentive schemes and related compliance checks, to achieve incentive and energy revenues cash-in. Finance and accounting including tax declarations, reporting, contract and claim management, permits, procurement of services and deliverables, real estate and risk management
Advisory on energy sales and market participation, optimisation of power supply costs, energy sale via power purchase agreement (PPA), optimised handling of energy purchases.
Assessment of plant operations and performance, analysis of technical, contractual and commercial issues, transaction support for renewable energy plants, active portfolio scouting
Regulation monitoring, tender processing, major component replacement management, legal, financial and strategical consulting, investment scouting, asset analysis and optimisation
Support to late-stage development, and construction management for renewable energy projects (turnkey) including transaction support, financing, tendering, contract management, local site management and HSE responsibility, construction owner representation
Why BKW?
- BKW is an asset owner: as a long-term asset owner BKW has learned how to optimise its operations. That is why BKW understands its customers’ needs and the best practices that will maximise their investment yield.
- BKW is a single point of contact: complete coverage of the entire service value chain creates synergies and efficiency. A modular service range is always available.
- BKW is independent: access to raw data and an alternative sourcing strategy offers the end customer complete independence from original equipment manufacturers (OEM). BKW offers multi-brand and international services.
- BKW is digital: its digital competence and presence along the entire value chain allow BKW to adopt innovative and preventative service strategies.
BKW's locations in the field of wind power
BKW Energie AG Viktoriaplatz 2 3013 Berne Switzerland | BKW Italia Via Fara 26 20124 Milano Italy
| BKW France SAS 90 rue de Richelieu 75002 Paris France |
BKW Wind Service GmbH Hauptstrasse 65 12159 Berlin Germany | Proxima Italia Via dei Pellegrini 14 20122 Mailand Italy | Proxima Scandinavia Frøyas gate 15 0278 Oslo Norway |
