Energy producers — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 275 active companies in energy production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 43.2%, with 129 new companies registered, and 46 companies liquidated.
- 129 new companies
- 46 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Energy producers in the Canton of Bern.
Energy producers — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 129 companies in energy production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 83 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Energy producers:
Canton of Bern (275), Canton of Zurich (195), and Canton of Valais (172).
Companies in energy production are the 55th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 129 new companies
- 275 active companies
- ** year to date
Energy producers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in energy production were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.4% contraction in the Canton of Bern.
- 3 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Energy producers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Energy producers in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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49% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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43% Small (10-49 emp.)
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7% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Energy producers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 275 companies in energy production, most are active in
Production of electricity (136), Steam and air conditioning supply (93), and Distribution of electricity (28).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Energy producers
Nb of legal entities
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Production of electricity
136
Steam and air conditioning supply
93
Distribution of electricity
28
Trade of gas through mains
2
Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
2
Companies in energy production in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (59%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (20%) and "Other" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 59% Limited
- 20% Limited Liability Company
- 20% Other
- 1% Sole proprietorship
Energy producers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in energy production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3415 Hasle b. Burgdorf
21/05/2026
3506 Grosshöchstetten
10/09/2025
3783 Grund b. Gstaad
19/06/2025
3645 Gwatt (Thun)
24/03/2025
3775 Lenk im Simmental
04/02/2025
2504 Biel/Bienne
28/10/2024
Energy producers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in energy production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3303 Jegenstorf
04/12/2025
3043 Uettligen
20/06/2025
2504 Biel/Bienne
18/06/2025
4900 Langenthal
02/06/2025
3432 Lützelflüh-Goldbach
26/05/2025
Energy producers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 11 companies in energy production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of capital
01/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/06/2026
Change of capital
01/06/2026
Change of capital
01/06/2026
Change of purpose
08/05/2026