CleanTech Business Club Switzerland Kicks Off: Kilian Wehrli Brings 20+ Years of Solar & Mobility Expertise as New Chair, His KWenergy Joins as CBC Corporate Business Partner

The CleanTech Business Club (CBC) proudly announces its expansion into Switzerland by welcoming Kilian Wehrli, CEO of KWenergy GmbH, as the newly appointed CBC Chair for Switzerland. Kilian will lead CBC’s activities in the country and serve as a catalyst for CleanTech transformation, leveraging his two decades of innovation and leadership in the solar, energy, and electromobility sectors.

As part of this expansion, the company of Kilian Wehrli, KWenergy GmbH – a Swiss pioneer in sustainable energy solutions – officially joins CBC’s global Corporate Partner community.

Their flagship innovation, Tentasolar®️ , exemplifies the kind of scalable, practical CleanTech solution CBC champions worldwide.

We also congratulate Daniel Thielking, recently appointed Head of KWenergy’s Solar Division, who will continue in his existing CBC role as Co-Chair of the CBC StorageVersity Hub (In Charge of Europe).

🇨🇭 Accelerating Switzerland’s CleanTech Transformation

Switzerland has long been known for precision engineering, clean infrastructure, and high environmental standards. However, like many European countries, its CleanTech sector now faces a defining challenge: accelerating large-scale deployment of renewable energy and storage systems, and integrating smart mobility and energy management solutions.

With CBC’s international Human-to-Human (H2H) ecosystem now activated in Switzerland, and with Kilian Wehrli, Daniel Thielking and KWenergy at the forefront, CBC aims to:

• Foster strategic collaboration between Swiss innovators and global CleanTech leaders

• Support cross-border investment and export growth

• Enable local entrepreneurs to scale through the CBC CleanTech StartUP Hub

• Support local key events and bring CBC Business Delegations to connect policymakers, investors, and technology providers

Our shared mission is to position Switzerland as a leader in Clean Hydrogen, Solar Energy, and Smart Mobility—powered by CBC’s trusted Human-to-Human (H2H) ecosystem spanning 40+ countries.

At the same time, we are committed to showcasing and scaling KWenergy’s cutting-edge Swiss innovation on the global stage.

KWenergy: Leading with Practical Innovation

KWenergy GmbH, based in Port, Switzerland, is a dynamic provider of sustainable energy solutions with a core focus on solar energy, energy storage, and smart charging infrastructure. The company is renowned for turning engineering innovation into real-world solutions for municipalities, transit systems, and corporate clients.

One of KWenergy’s most promising technologies is Tentasolar®️ - a flexible, aesthetic, and robust solar carport system designed to deliver energy independence and high-quality design simultaneously.

Tentasolar®️ is a plug-and-play system that combines solar power generation with sleek architecture, ideal for parking lots, commercial buildings, and EV infrastructure. It stands as a powerful example of decentralized solar generation with built-in value for urban and suburban use cases.

KWenergy’s offering also includes:

• High-performance solar PV systems with cutting-edge mounting and integration

• Electromobility solutions: from modular carports to fleet and fast-charging systems

• Energy management systems that reduce operating costs and increase control

• Full-service support from planning and installation to maintenance

Meet Kilian Wehrli – Our New CBC Chair for Switzerland

Kilian Wehrli, born in 1975, brings over two decades of experience in solar technology, electromobility, automation, and mechanical engineering.

As the Founder and CEO of KWenergy GmbH, he has developed major innovations such as Tentasolar®️ and pantograph-based charging systems for e-bus depots. His engineering journey has included leadership roles at Smartvolt, SolarMax, Furrer+Frey, and Mikron Assembly Technology – both in Switzerland and the USA.

With a Bachelor in Microtechnology from Berner Fachhochschule Biel and a background as a mechanical engineer, Kilian has always combined technical mastery with entrepreneurial spirit.

His international outlook, hands-on innovation, and commitment to sustainability make him an ideal CBC leader to spearhead activities in Switzerland and represent CBC in global fora.

Together We Are Stronger

The CleanTech Business Club believes that Switzerland has an important role to play in the global CleanTech transition. With visionary entrepreneurs like Kilian Wehrli or Daniel Thielking and strong local partners like KWenergy, we are committed to helping Switzerland unlock its full potential in solar, storage, and clean mobility.

We warmly welcome Kilian and the KWenergy team to the CBC Leadership Family and Corporate Partner Community – and look forward to building bridges across sectors and borders to accelerate the CleanTech revolution as #TogetherWeAreStronger