What Kennew does

Kennew Srl is an Italian renewable energy and building services company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nembro, Bergamo. It operates three integrated divisions: Solar (design, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial/industrial clients, plus battery storage, EV charging, and large-scale/agrivoltaic installations), Hydro (valorization, maintenance, and supervision services for hydroelectric plants across Italy), and Edil (asbestos removal, industrial and residential roofing, and metal cladding for facades). The company positions itself as a full-service EPC and post-sale maintenance provider, holding Sunpower Elite Partner status and using Scanifly drone-based survey software.

The business model is project-based EPC work supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts. Kennew serves two primary segments — residential homeowners (long-tail, ~3,200 cumulative customers) and commercial/industrial enterprises in Lombardy and Northern Italy (anchored by large multi-MWp industrial projects for textile, machinery, fashion, F&B, and luxury goods manufacturers). Revenue is generated via one-time installation contracts plus ongoing professional services (maintenance, supervision, due diligence). GTM relies on a regional direct field-sales team supplemented by monomandato/plurimandato sales agents targeting SME and industrial clients, supported by content marketing, social media, and Google reviews.

Kennew is a privately held, bootstrapped Italian Srl with no external institutional investors or parent company identified. It is led by sole administrator Daniele Botti (Amministratore Unico). The firm holds a dense regulatory certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, BS-OHSAS 18001, SOA OG9 4 BIS, multiple Albo Gestori Ambientali registrations) that constrains competition for industrial asbestos remediation and public-tender work, and it recently inaugurated the Kennew 5 sustainable regeneration headquarters project.

Name

Kennew

Legal name

Kennew Srl

Website

https://kennew.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kennew Srl is an Italian renewable energy EPC founded in 2008, based in Nembro, designing and installing photovoltaic systems and providing hydroelectric services, asbestos remediation, and roofing for residential and commercial/industrial clients across Northern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Behind-the-Meter Generation (EUACALAB), Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG), Major Component Service & Overhauls (Gearboxes, Blades, Generators, Inverters, Turbines) (EUAMAGAF), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Photovoltaic installation
• Renewable energy services
• Asbestos abatement
• Hydroelectric maintenance
• EV charging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nembro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic System Installation: Design, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial/industrial clients. Includes system components (modules, inverters, storage), installation services, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Hydroelectric Services: Valorization, maintenance, and supervision services for hydroelectric plants across Italy.
3. Building Services: Asbestos removal and abatement services, roof coverings (civil and industrial), and metal cladding for facades.
4. EV Charging Station Installation: Supply and installation of wallbox and charging stations for electric vehicles, including test drives of electric vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kennew designs, installs, and maintains photovoltaic (solar) energy systems for residential homeowners and commercial/industrial clients across Northern Italy, alongside battery storage and EV charging solutions. The company also operates three adjacent divisions: hydroelectric plant valorization/maintenance/supervision, and building services (asbestos removal/abatement, industrial and residential roofing, metal facade cladding), functioning as a vertically integrated renewable energy and building envelope contractor.

Product overview

Kennew is an Italian renewable energy company founded in 2008, based in Nembro (Bergamo), offering a multi-division portfolio of products and services. The core offering is organized into three main divisions: Solar (photovoltaic systems, battery storage, EV charging, and maintenance), Hydro (hydroelectric plant services), and Edil (asbestos removal, roofing, and metal cladding). Kennew operates as both a service company and technology integrator, working with brand-name components including SunPower photovoltaic modules (as an Elite Partner), SolarEdge inverters and storage, SMA inverters, Sungrow inverters, Enphase Energy microinverters, Huawei storage, Tesla Powerwall, LONGi and Jinko Solar modules, and Scame EV charging stations. The company also deploys Scanifly survey software for installation planning and offers large-scale systems including ground-mounted and carport (pensiline) installations, and agrivoltaic solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar — Photovoltaic System Installation End-to-end photovoltaic (solar PV) system delivery including site survey, custom design, supply of modules and inverters, installation, and ongoing maintenance. Targeted at Italian residential homeowners, SMEs, and large industrial enterprises seeking on-site electricity generation.
• Hydro — Hydroelectric Plant Services Valorization (plant acquisition support and due diligence), maintenance, and remote supervision/control services for hydroelectric power plants located across Italy. Offered to plant owners, investors, and operators.
• Edil — Asbestos Removal and Roofing Services Certified asbestos abatement, industrial and residential roofing installation, and metal facade cladding delivered under Italian construction and environmental compliance certifications (SOA OG9 4 BIS, Albo Gestori Ambientali Cat. 10A Class D). Targeted at industrial facility owners and building owners requiring compliant remediation or roof replacement.
• EV Charging Station Installation (Mobilità Sostenibile) Supply, installation, and integration of wallbox and column EV charging stations (Scame products) for residential properties, commercial premises, and industrial sites. Supports the company's broader residential and commercial energy solutions portfolio.
• Maintenance Services for Photovoltaic Systems Long-term maintenance contracts for installed photovoltaic systems, including panel cleaning, production meter monitoring, inverter and component checks, and dedicated post-sale technical support. Available to all Kennew solar customers and their existing installed base.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems Supply and integration of battery energy storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, Huawei storage, and other partner products) with new or existing photovoltaic installations, enabling on-site storage of excess solar generation for use outside production hours.
• Large-Scale Photovoltaic and Agrivoltaic Systems Engineering, supply, and construction of large-scale photovoltaic installations including ground-mounted systems, solar carport/canopy ("pensiline") structures, and agrivoltaic systems that combine power generation with agricultural land use. Targeted at large industrial and commercial clients and agricultural operators in Italy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% bill reduction with properly sized system and high self-consumption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SunpowercoreTechnology or IntegrationElite Partner status with Sunpower, the world leader in photovoltaic module manufacturing. Kennew is among the few Elite Partners of Sunpower in Italy, installing Sunpower modules across residential and commercial projects.
• SungrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationSungrow is a company that produces photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems. Founded in 1997, they invest in R&D to improve efficiency and sustainability of their products.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global provider of inverter and storage solutions for photovoltaic systems, offering high efficiency and smart energy management.
• SMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman company developing and producing photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• LONGicoreTechnology or IntegrationChinese company, a world leader in photovoltaic cell and module manufacturing. Since 2000, distinguished for product efficiency and contributing to global transition to clean energy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• A2A: Italian multi-utility with significant renewable generation, waste management, and energy efficiency services in Lombardy. Overlaps with Kennew's geography and service breadth, including energy renovation and solar deployment.
• Sonnedix: Global independent solar power producer with a meaningful Italian operating portfolio (acquired EF Solare Italia stake). Competes with Kennew for distributed C&I and small utility-scale Italian solar projects.
• BayWa r.e. International solar and wind developer/EPC active across Europe with both utility-scale and distributed generation. Comparable through its turnkey solar project development and operation capabilities.
• Iren: Multi-utility serving Northern and Central Italy with electricity generation (including renewables), heat networks, waste management, and energy efficiency services. Comparable in geographic focus on Northern Italy.
• ERG: Italian independent power producer with wind, solar, and hydroelectric assets across Italy and Europe. Comparable as a diversified Italian renewable operator/developer that competes in similar C&I project segments.
• Enel Green Power: Global renewable energy subsidiary of Enel with utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro operations in Italy and worldwide. Overlaps with Kennew's solar EPC and hydroelectric service lines but at vastly larger scale.
• RWE Renewables Italia: Subsidiary of RWE with onshore wind, solar, and storage operations across Italy. Competes with Kennew in Italian renewable energy development and provides a benchmark for scaling distributed generation.

Regional players

• Alperia: Northern Italian multi-energy utility headquartered in Bolzano (South Tyrol), operating hydropower, solar, and district heating. Directly comparable as a regionally focused Italian energy company with hydro and solar lines.
• Dolomiti Energia: Trentino-based Italian energy company operating hydropower, solar, district heating, and retail energy services. Similar mix of hydro plus solar plus energy services focused on Northern Italy.

Direct peers

• EF Solare Italia: Italy's leading independent solar PV operator and developer, holding a portfolio of utility-scale and distributed solar assets across Italy. Directly comparable as a domestic Italian solar owner-operator with overlapping C&I and rooftop exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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