Wilken Telecom & Energy
Energy technical services
Wilken Telecom & Energy (operating as Wilken Group) is a specialized pan-African technology and infrastructure firm that provides mission-critical solutions for the telecommunications and energy sectors. The company was established over 40 years ago and has built a reputation for delivering complex engineering and technology solutions in challenging environments across the continent. Wilken is widely recognized for its expertise in providing integrated security, telecommunications, and power systems for large-scale industrial assets. In Uganda, the firm is specifically known for its role in developing the sophisticated fiber optic and surveillance infrastructure required for the national oil and gas projects
The company provides a comprehensive suite of high-tech engineering and infrastructure services:
Telecommunications infrastructure: Designing and installing long distance fiber optic networks, microwave links, and satellite communication systems for industrial and commercial use.
Integrated security solutions: Providing large scale surveillance systems, including thermal imaging, perimeter intrusion detection, and specialized access control for high-value assets.
Power and renewable energy: Implementing industrial power solutions, including solar hybrid systems, backup power plants, and specialized electrical infrastructure for remote sites.
Oil and gas technical services: Executing specialized technical works for the midstream sector, such as the installation of telecommunications and monitoring systems for cross border pipelines.
Managed services and maintenance: Offering long term technical support and preventative maintenance for critical communication and power infrastructure.
Specialized project management: Coordinating complex multi disciplinary engineering projects from the design phase through to final commissioning and start up.
Data center and ICT solutions: Designing and equipping high availability data centers and corporate ICT networks for the banking and energy sectors.
Radio and wireless systems: Supplying and maintaining professional mobile radio (PMR) systems and wireless data networks for field operations.