aventron
- Company typePublic
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersMünchenstein, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
aventron firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- aventron
- Legal name
- aventron AG
- Website
- https://aventron.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
aventron industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Renewable Power Generation
- NAICS
- Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Energy Infrastructure (FSAAAKAG)
Keywords
Where aventron is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Münchenstein
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
aventron business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Renewable Electricity Sales: Aventron generates revenue through the sale of electricity produced from its owned and operated renewable energy power plants (hydropower, wind farms, and solar installations) across Europe. The company produced 1.498 billion kWh in 2024 with net revenue of CHF 134.9 million.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
aventron product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aventron AG acquires, develops, and operates renewable energy power plants — specifically hydroelectric, wind, and solar photovoltaic installations — across Switzerland and five other European countries. As of year-end 2024 the company held approximately 796 MW of installed or under-construction capacity (growing to 826 MW by mid-2025) and generated 1.498 billion kWh of renewable electricity in 2024, selling the output directly into European national and regional grids for net revenue of CHF 134.9 million.
Product overview
Aventron AG is a renewable energy producer offering investment opportunities in European energy infrastructure through a diversified portfolio of power generation assets. The company's core offering consists of three product lines: hydroelectric power plants, wind power plants, and solar power plants (including alpine/high-altitude PV systems). These are not software products but rather physical energy generation assets that investors can hold stakes in. The company owns and operates renewable energy installations across Switzerland and five other European countries, with an installed capacity of approximately 800 MW as of year-end 2024, growing to 826 MW by mid-2025. Notable named projects include the Bad Lauchstädt and Ferme Éolienne de la Lande wind farms, the Sur Grati wind farm (under construction), the Sedrun Solar high-altitude PV project, and the APV Sidenplangg alpine solar plant.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydroelectric Power Plants Acquisition and operation of hydroelectric power generation facilities across Switzerland and selected European countries, contributing renewable baseload capacity to aventron's portfolio.
- Wind Power Plants Acquisition and operation of wind farm assets, including projects in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, generating renewable electricity sold into European grids.
- Solar Power Plants Development and operation of solar installations including alpine/high-altitude photovoltaic systems, ground-mounted arrays, and rooftop facilities across Switzerland and Europe.
- Bad Lauchstädt Wind Farm Wind farm in Germany in which aventron holds a 50% stake. Consists of eight turbines with combined capacity of 50 MW, commissioned in 2024.
- Ferme Éolienne de la Lande Wind farm located in the Loire region of France with a capacity of 6.6 MW, integrated into aventron's portfolio in 2024.
- Sur Grati Wind Farm Wind farm project on the Jura ridge in canton of Vaud, Switzerland, with six turbines totaling 25.2 MW capacity. Expected to generate 45 GWh annually and be the second-largest wind farm in Switzerland upon completion in 2027.
- Sedrun Solar Project High-altitude photovoltaic project at over 2,000 meters above sea level in Sedrun, Switzerland, with 18.3 MWp capacity. Flagship project under the national Solar Express initiative for winter energy supply security.
- APV Sidenplangg Alpine Solar Plant First alpine solar plant in Central Switzerland, built in Sidenplangg above Spiringen (canton of Uri) at altitude 1,800-2,000 meters. Joint venture with energieUri AG. Capacity of 8 MW with annual generation of 12.5 GWh across 10.7 hectares.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1.498 billion kWh of renewable electricity produced in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use aventron
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
aventron technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
aventron partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- energieUri AGcoreJoint venture partnership to build and operate the first alpine solar plant in Central Switzerland (APV Sidenplangg AG). The plant has 8 MW capacity and is located at 1,800-2,000m altitude in Spiringen, Uri. Investment of CHF 40 million with ~75% staying in the canton of Uri.
- VOé (VOé éole SA)corePartnership to develop and operate the 'Sur Grati' wind farm in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The project involves 6 turbines with 25.2 MW total capacity, expected to generate 45 GWh annually. Commissioning planned for end of 2027.
- Swisspower Renewables AGminorExploring possibility of closer cooperation to leverage synergies between the two Swiss renewable energy producers. Both companies have portfolios in hydropower, wind and solar across Europe.
- energia alpinacorePartnership to develop Sedrun Solar high-altitude photovoltaic project at over 2,000 meters above sea level with 18.3 MWp capacity. Flaggship project under Swiss Solar Express initiative for winter energy supply.
- SIE SAminorEnergy utility based in Crissier that holds a stake in the Sur Grati wind farm project alongside aventron and local municipalities.
- Municipalities of Premier, Vallorbe and VaulionminorLocal municipalities holding stakes in the Sur Grati wind farm operating company VOé éole SA, contributing to regional energy autonomy.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
aventron competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Axpo Holding AG: Largest Swiss renewable energy producer with substantial hydro, wind, and solar generation across Europe. Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered multi-technology renewable IPP, though materially larger scale and broader trading activities than aventron.
- BKW Energie AG: Swiss energy company with significant renewable generation (hydro, wind, solar) and grid operations. Direct comparable as a Swiss-listed integrated utility with renewable IPP exposure, though BKW has broader services and grid business.
- Alpiq Holding AG: Swiss energy producer with hydro, nuclear legacy, and growing renewables footprint across Europe. Comparable multi-technology renewable generation profile, though Alpiq is significantly larger and more diversified into trading.
- EDP Renováveis (EDPR): One of the world's largest wind and solar IPPs with major European operations including Iberia, France, Italy, and Germany. Comparable as a European-focused multi-technology renewable operator, though significantly larger and globally diversified.
Direct peers
- Repower AG: Swiss-originated energy producer operating hydro, wind, and solar assets in Switzerland, Italy, and Germany. Highly comparable mid-sized European renewable IPP with similar cross-border portfolio strategy and listed equity structure.
- Swisspower Renewables AG: Network of Swiss municipal utilities operating renewable energy assets including hydro, wind, and solar. Direct comparable as a Swiss multi-technology renewable IPP; aventron and Swisspower Renewables have publicly announced exploration of closer cooperation.
- Encavis AG: German-listed operator of solar and wind parks across Europe, recently acquired by KKR. Comparable as a pure-play European renewable IPP with similar MW scale and growth-by-acquisition strategy, though Encavis focused on wind/solar only without hydro.
- Voltalia SA: French renewable IPP operating wind, solar, hydro, and biomass plants across Europe, South America, and Africa. Comparable mid-cap multi-technology renewable IPP with similar European geographic focus and growth trajectory.
Regional players
- Energie Wasser Bern (ewb): Municipal utility of Bern and aventron shareholder since 2010, with own renewable generation portfolio. Comparable Swiss regional energy producer; relationship is partly investor (co-owner) and partly potential operational peer.
- Primeo Energie: Parent company and founding shareholder of aventron (formerly EBM), Swiss energy utility with renewable generation. Comparable Swiss energy producer with overlapping generation portfolio, though Primeo has broader distribution and customer-facing operations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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aventron leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
aventron subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
aventron funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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aventron M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about aventron
What does aventron do?
Aventron AG acquires, develops, and operates renewable energy power plants — specifically hydroelectric, wind, and solar photovoltaic installations — across Switzerland and five other European countries. As of year-end 2024 the company held approximately 796 MW of installed or under-construction capacity (growing to 826 MW by mid-2025) and generated 1.498 billion kWh of renewable electricity in 2024, selling the output directly into European national and regional grids for net revenue of CHF 134.9 million.
Is aventron a public or private company?
aventron is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was aventron founded?
aventron was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is aventron based?
aventron is headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does aventron make money?
One revenue line is on record: renewable Electricity Sales.
Who are aventron's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Axpo Holding AG, BKW Energie AG, Alpiq Holding AG and EDP Renováveis (EDPR). Direct peers are Repower AG, Swisspower Renewables AG, Encavis AG and Voltalia SA. Regional players are Energie Wasser Bern (ewb) and Primeo Energie.
Does aventron have an API?
No public API is recorded for aventron.
What industry is aventron in?
aventron's product category is Renewable Power Generation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAAAKAG, Renewable Energy Infrastructure. Its NAICS code is 221111 and its SIC code is 4911.