B&W Energy

What B&W Energy does

B&W Energy GmbH & Co. KG is a German photovoltaic EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor founded in 2003 and headquartered in Heiden im Münsterland. The company plans, delivers, and commissions solar PV systems for three customer segments — residential (Privat), commercial (Gewerbe), and industrial (Industrie) — and has extended its scope to ground-mounted and agri-PV installations. Core offerings include photovoltaic rooftop and ground-mounted systems, battery storage (Stromspeicher, including Großspeicher and Grünstromspeicher), heat pumps and HVAC through the B&W Gebäudetechnik subsidiary, and EV charging (Wallbox). Complementary services include Dachflächenverpachtung (rooftop leasing), Strom Flexibilitätsvermarktung (electricity flexibility marketing), EEG / KfW subsidy advisory, and ongoing service & maintenance contracts.

The company employs roughly 135-160 staff spanning Elektroplaner, Elektriker, Techniker, Kaufleute and Ingenieure, supported by a 30,000 m² warehouse, and operates from a German headquarters plus a dedicated sales office in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. It reports 13,000+ PV installations and 3,500+ storage systems completed, holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, and serves a reference list of mid-market German customers across manufacturing, retail, automotive, printing, steel, packaging, logistics, agriculture and fashion (e.g., WKS Druckholding 1,700 kWp, Winkels Interior 1.25 MWp, Gewächshaus Sindermann 1,245 kWp, Ferro Umformtechnik 750 kWp, Ernsting's Family).

Revenue mechanics are predominantly one-time installation/equipment sales across residential and C&I projects, supplemented by recurring revenue from service & maintenance contracts and Dachflächenverpachtung. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a referral program pays €100-€500 based on system size. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and consumer field sales from the Heiden hub plus the Dutch sales office, supported by content marketing, customer testimonials, and self-serve customer/employee portals. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

B&W Energy

Legal name

B&W Energy GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bw-energy.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B&W Energy is a German photovoltaic EPC contractor founded in 2003, headquartered in Heiden im Münsterland, that plans, installs, and services solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV-charging systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and ground-mounted customers across Germany and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photovoltaic Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic installation
• Solar energy systems
• Battery storage solutions
• Renewable energy EPC
• Heat pump installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Heiden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. PV System Installation: Installation of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Includes planning, delivery, and turn-key implementation of solar panel systems.
2. Battery Storage Systems: Installation and integration of electricity storage systems including home storage and large-scale commercial storage solutions
3. Building Technology Services: Heat pumps, ventilation systems, and air conditioning installation through B&W Gebäudetechnik subsidiary
4. E-Mobility Solutions: Wallbox installation and EV charging infrastructure
5. Rooftop Leasing (Dachflächenverpachtung): Lease of commercial and industrial rooftops for PV installations
6. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, cleaning, and service for installed PV and storage systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

B&W Energy is an EPC contractor that designs, supplies, and installs photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Germany and the Netherlands. Offerings span rooftop, ground-mounted, and agri-PV installations, complemented by battery storage (home and large-scale), heat pumps and building technology, EV wallbox charging, plus EEG/flexibility-marketing consulting and ongoing service and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

B&W Energy is an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) provider offering comprehensive renewable energy solutions as a unified portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential, commercial, and industrial segments, including rooftop, ground-mounted (Freiflächen), and agri-PV installations. These are complemented by battery storage systems (Stromspeichersysteme), EV charging solutions (Wallbox), and building technology (Wärmepumpen, ventilation, air conditioning). The company also provides services including roof space leasing, large-scale storage solutions, green electricity storage, flexibility marketing, EEG/feed-in tariff consulting, maintenance, and electrical engineering. The products work together as integrated energy solutions—PV systems generate solar electricity which can be stored in battery systems, used for EV charging, or fed to the grid, with building systems consuming this self-generated power. The company operates from Heiden im Münsterland with over 22 years of experience since 2003, serving customers across Germany and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaikanlagen für Privathaushalte (Residential PV Systems) Rooftop photovoltaic systems designed and installed for private homeowners seeking to reduce household electricity costs and gain energy independence through self-generated solar power.
• Photovoltaik für Industrie & Gewerbe (PV for Industry & Commerce) Large-scale photovoltaic systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including rooftop and carport installations, designed to optimize self-consumption and address high industrial energy costs.
• Freiflächen-Photovoltaikanlagen (Ground-Mounted PV Systems) Ground-mounted solar PV installations developed turn-key for commercial and utility-scale energy production on open land and solar parks.
• Agri-Photovoltaikanlagen (Agricultural PV Systems) Agri-PV installations that combine agricultural land use with solar energy generation, supporting biodiversity and providing dual-revenue use of farmland.
• Stromspeichersysteme (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Battery energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers, including E3/DC-branded home storage systems, designed to maximize self-consumption of on-site solar power.
• E-Mobilität & Wallbox (EV Charging Solutions) E3/DC Wallbox Multi Connect EV charging solutions for residential and commercial properties, enabling charging of electric vehicles using on-site solar power.
• Wärmepumpen & Gebäudetechnik (Heat Pumps & Building Technology) Heat pumps, ventilation systems, and air conditioning installation delivered via the B&W Gebäudetechnik subsidiary for sustainable building climate control.
• Dachflächenverpachtung (Rooftop Leasing) Subscription-based leasing service for commercial and industrial rooftops, enabling property owners to host third-party PV installations and earn recurring rental income.
• Großspeichersysteme (Large-Scale Storage Systems) Large-scale battery storage installations for commercial and industrial customers to reduce peak loads and optimize revenue from electricity market participation.
• Grünstromspeicher Lösungen (Green Power Storage Solutions) Storage solutions designed to optimize self-consumption of green electricity from renewable sources for residential and commercial customers.
• Strom Flexibilitätsvermarktung (Electricity Flexibility Marketing) Service enabling commercial and industrial customers to actively participate in the electricity market and generate revenue from energy flexibility.
• EEG Vorteile & Einspeisevergütung (EEG Benefits & Feed-in Tariff Consulting) Advisory service supporting PV customers in capturing benefits under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and optimizing feed-in tariff arrangements.
• Service & Wartung (PV Service & Maintenance) Recurring maintenance, cleaning, and service contracts for installed photovoltaic and storage systems to ensure long-term performance and reliability.
• Elektrotechnik (Electrical Engineering Services) Electrical engineering services covering residential, commercial, and industrial projects as part of B&W Energy's integrated EPC delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 750 kWp system producing 660,000 kWh with 90% self-consumption for Ferro Umformtechnik
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bwenergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/BWEnergy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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