The company's purpose is to build and operate small power plants. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland, acquire, manage and exploit participations, and acquire or merge with similar or related businesses. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland. It may acquire, exploit and sell patents, rights and licenses. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.