Elwa Power Plant Construction

Name

Elwa Power Plant Construction

Legal name

Starkstromanlagenbau Freiberg GmbH

Website

https://elwa-chemnitz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Medium voltage systems
• Low voltage systems
• Industrial power contracting
• Construction site power

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Project-based electrical contracting services for industrial and commercial customers including new installations, upgrades, and maintenance of electrical systems. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for installation work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Elwa Power Plant Construction (Starkstromanlagenbau Freiberg GmbH, or SAF Freiberg) is a German electrical contracting firm that designs, plans, installs, and services low- and medium-voltage electrical systems up to 20 kV. The company delivers electrical installations, lighting systems, construction site power systems, and event power distribution systems, with specialized expertise in the paper processing industry and water management infrastructure. The firm has been a member of BG ETEM since July 1, 1991, and operates as part of the Zech Group's Building division in its Technical segment.

Product overview

Starkstromanlagenbau Freiberg GmbH (SAF Freiberg) is an electrical engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical installation services. The core offerings include electrical installations across all sectors, medium voltage systems up to 20 kV, and lighting systems. The company provides specialized services for the paper processing industry and water management sector, along with temporary power solutions for construction sites and events. Services encompass the full project lifecycle from consulting and planning through execution to customer service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installations (Elektroinstallationen) End-to-end low-voltage electrical installation services for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients, including planning, execution, and customer service across all project phases.
• Medium Voltage Systems up to 20 kV (Mittelspannungsanlagen bis 20 kV) Design, assembly, and commissioning of medium-voltage power systems up to 20 kV for industrial and utility clients requiring higher-capacity power distribution.
• Lighting Systems (Beleuchtungsanlagen) Industrial and commercial lighting system design and installation, covering interior, exterior, and specialty lighting for manufacturing facilities, public spaces, and construction sites.
• Construction Site Power Systems (Baustromanlagen) Temporary power distribution and electrical infrastructure for construction sites, providing builders and contractors with reliable on-site power during project execution.
• Event Power Distribution Systems (Stromverteileranlagen) Portable and temporary power distribution systems supplied for events, fairs, and public gatherings, enabling organizers to deliver reliable electricity to staging, vendors, and visitors.
• Paper Processing Industry Plant Electrical Systems Specialized electrical engineering services tailored to the paper manufacturing and processing industry, supporting the unique power distribution requirements of paper mills and pulp processing facilities.
• Water Management Plant Electrical Systems Electrical infrastructure design, installation, and service for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and other water management facilities requiring robust, compliant power systems.
• Consulting, Planning, Execution and Customer Service Full-lifecycle electrical engineering services covering initial consulting, technical planning, on-site execution, and post-installation customer service and maintenance for industrial and infrastructure clients.

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zech GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAF Freiberg GmbH operates as a company within the Technology segment of the Building business division of the owner-managed Zech Group. The Zech Group covers the complete value chain of real estate, providing access to resources and competencies that enable focused project execution and security for customers and partners.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WISAG Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG: German facility services and electrical installation provider focused on industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Germany — overlaps directly with SAF's core electrical contracting offering and industrial customer base.
• Elektro Kreutzpointner GmbH: Mid-sized German electrical engineering company serving industrial customers with plant construction, switchgear installation, and industrial automation — directly comparable to SAF's industrial MV contracting scope and customer profile.
• Caverion Deutschland GmbH: Caverion's German operations cover technical building services and industrial electrical installations for commercial and industrial customers — similar service portfolio and customer overlap with SAF.
• SPIE GmbH: SPIE GmbH (formerly SAG GmbH) is one of Germany's largest multi-technical service providers with significant electrical contracting capabilities across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients — the closest scaled comparable to SAF Freiberg's MV and industrial installation focus.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global leader in electrical infrastructure, building technology, and industrial electrification — broad incumbent whose product portfolio and installation services touch on much of SAF's installation scope at much greater scale.
• ABB AG: ABB's German operations span electrification products, motion, and process automation — broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in MV switchgear, transformers, and industrial electrical infrastructure that compete for similar project scopes.
• Ed. Züblin AG: Major German construction company (part of STRABAG) with significant building services and electrical engineering capabilities — broad incumbent covering adjacent project scopes and EPC delivery models.
• HOCHTIEF Engineering GmbH: One of Germany's largest construction groups with electrical engineering subsidiaries serving infrastructure and industrial projects — broader incumbent that overlaps with SAF's industrial electrical scope as part of a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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