Alpiq

⚡ Three companies. Three leadership journeys. One shared conversation about the future of energy. On 20 August, BKW, Axpo and Alpiq came together for a cross-company exchange on leadership, bold career choices and transformation in the energy sector. 🎤 Corinna H., Véronique Abrate and Morgane Trieu-Cuot shared the moments that shaped their careers, the decisions that required courage and the lessons they learned while navigating change. The conversation went beyond individual success stories. It explored how leaders deal with uncertainty, remain open to unexpected opportunities and help others move forward. 💡 An important takeaway was the value of visible role models and diverse career paths. By sharing authentic experiences, leaders can inspire others, broaden perspectives on what successful careers can look like and encourage more people to pursue opportunities they may not have considered before. 🤝 What made the event special was the openness across company boundaries. By connecting different experiences and perspectives, we created a space to learn with and from one another and strengthen the networks that will help shape the future of our industry. 🙏 A sincere thank you to BKW AG and Axpo Group for co-creating this event with Alpiq, to our speakers for sharing their experiences so openly, and to everyone who contributed to the conversation. ⚡The future of energy will not be shaped by one company alone. We move it forward together. #InclusionInAction #WomenInEnergy #InclusiveLeadership #YourEnergyMatters

🔋 Large-scale battery storage for Switzerland: Alpiq plans its first Swiss #BESS project With its planned battery energy storage system (BESS) in Niedergösgen, Alpiq is taking another step forward in its flexibility strategy. Located at a key node of the Swiss transmission grid, the 300 MW / 1,200 MWh project is designed to help make the electricity system more flexible, resilient and ready for the continued growth of renewable energy. In our latest interview, Amédée Murisier, Head of Assets and Member of Alpiq’s Executive Board, explains why battery storage is becoming a key enabler of the energy transition. By absorbing surplus renewable electricity and feeding it back into the grid when needed, BESS can strengthen grid stability and security of supply. At the same time, they are a cornerstone of Alpiq’s ambition to become a leading provider of flexibility solutions in Europe. 👉 What role can large-scale battery storage play in Switzerland’s future energy system? And what lessons has Alpiq learned from its projects in Finland and France? 📍Read the full interview on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9U7Yc2R

What does hydropower really mean for security of supply?💧 At Bieudron, one of Switzerland’s most powerful hydropower plants is currently undergoing maintenance. Discover with Michael Plaschy, Head Hydropower at Alpiq: ⚡why these works are essential for long-term reliability ⚡how redundancy between power plants keeps electricity flowing ⚡what this means for Switzerland’s energy future Hydropower is often seen as “given”. In reality, it requires constant care, expertise and long-term thinking. This interview offers a clear look at what happens behind the scenes – and why it matters. Because security of supply is not an abstract concept. It’s built in places like this – every day. What’s the most underestimated part of keeping our energy system running? HYDRO Exploitation SA

Big BESS ambition. Major move. Welcome Harmony Energy! Alpiq has acquired a 90% stake in Harmony Energy, one of Europe's leading developers and operators of battery energy storage systems (BESS). This is a major milestone in executing Alpiq's flexibility strategy. Harmony Energy brings an excellent team, a high-quality development platform, a multi-gigawatt pipeline of battery storage projects and a strong presence across key European markets. Together, we are significantly expanding our flexibility platform and accelerating our growth ambitions in battery storage. The transaction creates a clear path for Alpiq to become one of Europe's leading BESS players and build a multi-gigawatt operational portfolio in the years ahead. ⚡ Accelerating growth in one of Europe's fastest-growing energy markets ⚡ Building a multi-gigawatt BESS portfolio for a smooth wind and solar integration across Europe ⚡ Combining Harmony Energy's expertise with Alpiq's strength and know-how Harmony Energy will continue to operate under its own name and with the independence needed to remain agile, entrepreneurial and ready for its next phase of growth. Both companies share a clear ambition: to accelerate the energy transition by delivering large-scale battery storage solutions and the flexibility Europe's energy system increasingly needs. A very warm welcome to Harmony Energy and the entire team. We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to shaping the future of flexibility together 🚀! 👉📖 Read our Media release: https://lnkd.in/eQcTdXwD

Scaling flexibility. Enabling the energy transition. Alpiq has reached an important milestone for its large-scale battery project in Niedergösgen: the signing of a pre-connection agreement with Swissgrid AG, securing 300 MW of grid connection capacity. With its planned 300 MW BESS in the Canton of Solothurn, Alpiq is making a targeted investment in strengthening the energy system. 🔋 300 MW / >1.2 GWh – one of Switzerland’s largest battery projects ⚡ Grid stability – enabling the integration of growing volumes of renewable energy 🛡️ Security of supply – supporting a resilient and reliable energy system 📍 Strategic location – direct connection at a key node of the Swiss transmission grid 📈 Growth in flexibility – scaling Alpiq’s battery storage portfolio Target commissioning: 2029. This project is more than infrastructure — it is a targeted investment in a low‑carbon and secure energy future. https://lnkd.in/e3aw3zAa

A day full of reflection, courage & celebration With the Graduation & Certificate Ceremony, the first cohort of our new format, "Development Pathways" (Women Leadership Pathway and Expert Pathway), recently completed a six-month journey 📜👨🎓👩🎓. The day truly reflected what this pilot was designed for: connection, reflection, and honest learning. Across informal exchanges, small group reflections, and shared moments, one thing became clear: development happened, not only in skills, but in mindset, self-awareness, and the courage to lead differently. One message stood out strongly during the ceremony. Our CFO Peter-Wim Gerssen highlighted an often-overlooked truth: “You invested a lot. You put in time and energy. At times, that meant not being available for family or leaving something unfinished at work. That level of commitment truly deserves recognition.” A powerful reminder: #leadership development doesn’t happen on the side, it requires real choices, dedication, and energy. What have we learned from this pilot? ✴️ Leadership development only creates value when it shows up in daily behaviour ✴️ Self-awareness is the most critical starting point for impact ✴️ Psychological safety and trust are real performance enablers The real success of this pilot will now be defined by what happens next: how participants lead, how teams experience that leadership, and how this shapes our culture over time. We will build on these insights. "Development Pathways" will continue, refined, strengthened, and even more anchored in our #Alpiq culture. And last but not least: congratulations to our first cohort 👏💪🎉! Dorothee Feldner, Roland GIRARDOT, Alexandra Zigkiri, Marc Vinzens, Ádám Ginter, Gábor Tóth, Adrian B., Sigismondi Fabio, Frédéric Flament, Dolores (Lola) Sánchez, Bernadette Hammer, Cosima von Stenglin, Geraldine Waldecker, Chantal Caraci-Vögtli, Katharina Kuntner (Hülle), Sana Bahri, Solange Cardon, Teemu Åkerman, Gentian A., Cassien Vietti-Violi, Simon Reber, Christopher H., Mercedes Calvo, Florian Hebenstreit, Rijken-Bona Maria-Cristina, Diana Bacila, Nadiya Vargola Dr.Hatem Azzam, Natalie Wood - Leadership Management International, DACH.