BKW to acquire Solare Datensysteme

Swiss energy and infrastructure company BKW is taking over German photovoltaic plants monitoring firm Solare Datensysteme.

According to a SeeNews.Renewables report, the companies announced the tie-up without disclosing the value of the deal and have stated that the transaction is expected to close next month.

Besides development and sale of monitoring systems for photovoltaic installations, Solare Datensysteme also offers solutions for feed-in management and system enhancements.

The deal expands portfolio of BKW while allowing SDS to enter renewable energy sector.

At present, devices produced by SDS monitor more than 1.33 million MPP trackers in 65 countries with a combined output of over 9.9 GW, a statement said.

Ajith Kumar S

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