Weisskopf Partner

Name

Weisskopf Partner

Legal name

Weisskopf Partner GmbH

Website

https://weisskopf-partner.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Policy & Regulatory Strategy (National/State/Local) (EUAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ), Grid Interconnection, Transmission Policy & Market Rules (EUAMANAC)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency consulting
• Industrial engineering services
• HVAC system planning
• Renewable energy consulting
• Decarbonization strategy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services including energy concepts, HLK planning, Pinch analysis, target agreements, and decarbonization roadmaps for industrial, municipal, and commercial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Weisskopf Partner GmbH is an engineering and specialist planning consultancy providing energy concepts, HLK (HVAC) planning, Pinch analysis for industrial process optimization, EnAW target agreements for CO2 reduction, photovoltaic planning, and decarbonization roadmaps for industrial companies, municipalities, hotels, healthcare facilities, and real estate portfolios in Switzerland. The company also manages the SmartGridready association secretariat and operates the sun2050 online platform for residential photovoltaic services.

Product overview

Weisskopf Partner GmbH is a Swiss engineering and specialized planning firm offering comprehensive energy solutions. The company operates as a service-based consultancy rather than a software product company. Its portfolio consists of consulting and planning services organized around energy efficiency, renewable energies, and decarbonization. Key services include Pinch analysis for industrial processes, strategic energy planning, HLK (HVAC) planning, and photovoltaic system planning. The company manages the secretariat for SmartGridready and operates the sun2050 online platform for photovoltaic services. Additional offerings include target agreements (Zielvereinbarungen) with the Swiss government through EnAW, GEAK building energy certifications, and industrial process integration services. The company also develops internal software tools using Microsoft Power Platform for project management and energy monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• sun2050 Online platform for photovoltaic services in collaboration with Primeo Energie, EBL, and BLKB (Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank). Enables property owners to calculate solar potential, schedule on-site inspections, and receive comparable quotes from selected solar installers.
• SmartGridready Secretariat Services Association secretariat management for SmartGridready, a standardized interface label enabling communication between building energy systems (solar, heat pumps, EV charging) and the electricity grid for flexibility utilization. Includes interface labeling and building labeling for standardized building-grid communication.
• Pinch Analysis (Pinch-Analyse) Energy optimization method for industrial processes using systematic analysis to identify heat recovery opportunities. Achieves energy savings of 15-30% through optimized heat exchanger networks. Over 40 projects completed with demonstrated results including 55% natural gas reduction for Metal Paint AG.
• Target Agreements (Zielvereinbarungen) Energy efficiency and CO2 reduction agreements with the Swiss federal government through the Energy Agency of the Economy (EnAW). Includes potential analysis, measure planning, and monitoring for SMEs and large enterprises. Enables CO2 tax refunds for participant companies.
• Energy Concepts and Planning (Energiekonzepte und -planung) Strategic energy planning for municipalities, buildings, and industrial facilities including renewable energy integration, district heating networks, and decarbonization roadmaps.
• HVAC Planning (HLK-Planung) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system planning including heat pump systems, district heating connections, and energy-efficient building services.
• Photovoltaic Planning (Photovoltaik-Planung) Solar energy system planning including feasibility studies, installation management, and integration with energy management systems for optimal self-consumption.
• Process Integration (Prozessintegration) Industrial process optimization combining Pinch analysis with electricity analysis and operational optimization for manufacturing facilities.
• GEAK Building Energy Certification Cantonal building energy certificate assessments (Gebäudeenergieausweis der Kantone) for buildings, providing energy performance ratings and renovation recommendations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% reduction in natural gas consumption achieved for Metal Paint AG through Pinch analysis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SmartGridreadycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2021Weisskopf Partner has led the SmartGridready secretariat since October 2021, developing and coordinating solutions for utilizing decentralized flexibility resources to stabilize power grids and optimize local renewable electricity use. The association provides interface labeling and building labeling for standardized building-grid communication.
• Energie-Agentur der Wirtschaft (EnAW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeisskopf Partner is an accredited partner of EnAW, providing target agreement development and consulting for SMEs and large enterprises. The company has been involved in EnAW since 2001, contributing to the Energy Model Group moderation, monitoring processes, and software tool development. Thomas Weisskopf served on the EnAW board as member of executive management, with Benjamin Marti joining EnAW management in 2024.
• Bundesamt für Energie (BFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on energy research projects, ProKilowatt programs, energy efficiency studies, and national initiatives including 'Vorbild Energie und Klima'. Weisskopf Partner supports the VEK office as technical and organizational experts.
• ewz (Elektrizitätswerk Zürich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership on district heating projects, heat pump systems, and renewable energy integration. Projects include energy verbund Altstetten, Riesbach, and Hardau district heating connections.
• Brandes Energie AGmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborative partnership on municipal energy planning projects including 'Vorbild Energie und Klima' support, community energy concepts, and joint project execution.
• Primeo Energie AGmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership on Photovoltaik jetzt and sun2050 projects for residential PV adoption, community information events, and municipal energy consulting programs.
• ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership on energy research, facility management studies, and joint project execution including university hospital energy management and ProKilowatt projects.
• Planair SAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint execution of energy monitoring projects and Pinch analysis assignments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Drees & Sommer: German engineering consultancy specializing in building services, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. Operates in comparable consulting space but focused on DACH-region real estate and industrial clients rather than Swiss-specific municipal mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Ramboll: Global engineering consultancy with strong European energy and sustainability practices. Provides comparable energy strategy, decarbonization, and building performance consulting to industrial, municipal, and real estate clients.
• Basler & Hofmann: Swiss engineering firm offering energy consulting, building services planning, and infrastructure design. Competes with Weisskopf Partner for HVAC planning and building energy mandates from real estate and municipal clients.
• WSP in Switzerland: Global engineering consultancy with energy and sustainability practices including building decarbonization and renewable integration. Can compete for large Swiss enterprise and public-sector mandates that would otherwise go to specialist firms like Weisskopf Partner.
• AFRY (formerly Pöyry / ÅF): Nordic-origin engineering consultancy with deep European energy practice covering decarbonization, process optimization, and renewable integration. Comparable in service portfolio and a credible competitor for cross-border industrial energy mandates.
• Gruner AG: Swiss engineering firm with energy, buildings, and infrastructure practices. Competes for energy planning, building energy certification, and HVAC planning mandates across Swiss municipal and industrial accounts.
• Amstein+Walthert: Largest Swiss engineering firm with energy, building services, and sustainability consulting practices. Directly competes with Weisskopf Partner for enterprise, municipal, and real estate energy mandates in Switzerland, but at much greater scale across multiple engineering disciplines.

Direct peers

• Holinger AG: Swiss engineering firm covering energy, water, and infrastructure. Provides energy concepts, Pinch-style process optimization, and renewable integration — overlapping significantly with Weisskopf Partner's industrial and municipal service lines.
• INFRAS: Swiss consulting firm focused on energy, mobility, and environmental policy for federal and cantonal clients. Overlaps with Weisskopf Partner on energy strategy, target agreements, and policy consulting for public-sector clients.
• EBP (Ernst Basler + Partner): Swiss consulting firm active in energy, climate, and infrastructure with services spanning energy strategy, decarbonization roadmaps, and policy advisory. Highly comparable service portfolio to Weisskopf Partner and competes for similar federal, cantonal, and industrial mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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