This section provides an overview for wind power generators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 30 wind power generator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked wind power generator companies as of November, 2024: 1.Vestas American Wind Technology, 2.Missouri Wind and Solar, 3.SPIRITPMA INC..
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Wind power generators are devices that convert the force of the wind into the rotational energy of a windmill, which is then converted into electrical energy.
The most popular type is the propeller type with three blades, but Darius-type wind turbines with vertically curved blades are also gradually being used because they are superior in terms of cost and location.
Since they do not emit CO2 when generating electricity and are superior to photovoltaic power generation systems, which are also natural energy sources, in terms of life cycle assessment, they are being introduced as the next generation of power generation equipment.
Wind power generators were once used only to supplement energy supplies on remote islands, but in recent years, they have come to provide about half of the world's renewable energy, mainly in Europe, the United States, and China.
In recent years, to compensate for their shortcomings, such as unstable output, power generation methods combining them with storage batteries and other renewable energies are being considered.
Photovoltaic power generators are preferred in Japan because their installation is limited to locations where seasonal wind fluctuations are small and where large areas of land and roads are available.
Propeller-type wind power generators convert wind, which is the source of energy, into rotational energy by means of the blades at the tip of the propeller.
The basic rotation speed of the propeller depends on the number of blades in the wind turbine; the fewer the blades, the higher the rotation speed, but three blades are the most common type because they provide a good balance between speed and stability.
In order to stabilize the rotation speed, a variable pitch mechanism is installed at the tip to change the blade angle according to the wind power, and a tracking device is installed at the connection of the tower to the propeller to change the direction of the tip according to the wind direction. In addition, a braking mechanism is installed to stop the rotor when the wind speed exceeds the upper limit due to typhoons, etc., protecting the equipment from damage.
The rotation of the propeller is connected to the generator either as it is or through a speed increasing device that increases the speed to a speed suitable for power generation, and the power generated by the generator is converted to a frequency and voltage suitable for power transmission through an inverter and transformer before being connected to the power grid.
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Primus Windpower, based in Lakewood, Colorado, has been a manufacturer of air turbine devices since 1995. The products are Air Silent X, Air 30 Turbine, Air 40 Turbine, Air Breeze Turbine, and Air Max are offered and used in the environmental, telecommunication, security, marine, and cathodic protection sectors. The company provides turbine installation, maintPrimusenance, circuit & face bearing replacement, cleaning, and troubleshooting services. The firm offers a limited warranty of five annum and is CSA certified to UL and CSA standards.
SANY Group is a manufacturer of construction and industrial equipment founded in 1989 and based in Changsha, Hunan. The company specializes in heavy machinery including port and oil drilling machinery, construction and mining equipment, and onshore as well as offshore wind turbines. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes tunneling machinery such as mining trucks and roadheaders, pile drivers like diaphragm wall grabs and drilling rigs, and concrete machinery like mortar pumps and truck mixers. SANY Group’s clients include DHL, the Port of Rotterdam and the State Grid Corporation of China.
Wuxi Smaraad New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., established in 2015 with headquarters in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer of new energy systems and solutions. The company specializes in wind and solar-powered energy solutions as well as energy storage systems. Its products include wind turbines, solar panels, and off-grid converters. It also produces all the peripheral products needed to produce complete energy-generating systems, including controllers, power generators, and a range of energy storage containers. The company has completed various projects, including a 150-KW wind turbine system in Tibet, and its installed systems are suitable for domestic, commercial, and infrastructure-scale power generation.
TAMIYA, INC., established in 1984 and headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, is a manufacturer of hobby products like plastic model kits and educational construction kits. The company started with making educational wooden models in its sawmill, and eventually developed as a specialized wooden and plastic model kit manufacturer. It offers various motored automobile kits and educational kits such as construction, solar and robotics kits for kids, remote control cars, scale models, structural parts as well as various tools, paints and finishing materials. The company has local retailers and agents in most countries to supply its products, whose can be found on the website.
SKF UK is the British division of SKF, originally founded in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. SKF designs, develops, and manufacturers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and services worldwide, with industrial and automotive segments, providing solutions for industries including aerospace, agriculture, transportation, food and beverage, general machinery, material handling, mining, energy, paper, and wind energy. SKF UK offers rolling bearings, mounted bearings, automotive seals, lubrication management, vehicle aftermarket services, waste electric products, and electronic equipment products as well as services including maintenance, remanufacturing, customization, and training.
ENERCON GmbH, established in 1984 and based in Niedersachsen, Germany, is a manufacturer of onshore wind turbines. The company excels in renewable energy, specifically wind energy, offering a range of turbines from 800 to 5,500 kilowatts. Its advancements in rotor blade design, control technology, and grid connection technology are exemplified by the E-160 and EP5 model, featuring a 160-meter rotor diameter. It has 30,292 turbines installed worldwide, contributing more than 53.06 gigawatts of power. The company's service portfolio includes planning, implementation, and turbine maintenance.
Envision Group, established in 2007 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in green and net-zero technologies for a sustainable future. Envision Group operates through four business units. Envision Energy provides smart wind turbines, green hydrogen solutions, and energy storage systems. Envision AESC specializes in AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things)-powered batteries. Energy Ventures is an investment arm that supports companies with a shared vision of sustainability. Envision Digital owns EnOS™, an AIoT operating system that offers connectivity, device management tools, and pre-built applications for decarbonization and digitalization to manage global energy assets.
WEG S.A. is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of industrial engineering products founded in 1961 and based in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. The company produces equipment and products for power generation, control, and coating metal or wood. These include powder coatings for decorative or protective purposes, gas turbines, and dry-type transformers. The company primarily serves clients in the oil and gas, wastewater processing, and mining industries. It also offers maintenance, engineering, and automation services to its customers.
GE Gas Power is an American manufacturer and supplier of alternative energy products and solutions established in 2015 as a business unit of the American multinational industrial company General Electric (GE). Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, the company produces steam and gas turbines, standard and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), heat exchangers, and power plants for various applications. They also offer after-sale installation, repair, maintenance, and upgrade services for their clients. GE Gas Power runs the world’s largest base of operating gas turbines, with over 7,000 units installed across more than 120 countries.
ABB E-mobility provides electric vehicle charging solutions for customers around the globe. ABB E-mobility offers DC fast chargers as well as AC chargers with focus on reliability and uptime. Since 2010, ABB E-mobility has sold over 50,000 DC fast chargers and over 1 million total AC chargers. ABB E-mobility offers home single and multi-charge units, retail, workplace, and hospitality charge units, electric vehicle fleet sales, as well as public transportation. Additionally, numerous digital solutions and software services are available.
Tianjin Galaxy Tech Co., Ltd., established in 2006 and based in Tianjin, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of permanent magnet generator (Include coreless generator) ,small and medium wind-generator. The company's product range includes variable pitch control wind turbines, horizontal axis series, vertical axis series, wind and solar hybrid systems, and controllers. These products are used in power plants, farms, coastal areas, and meteorological stations. It serves industries such as power generation, agriculture, coastal energy, and meteorological data collection. The company also provides wind power generation solutions, consultations to customers, product manufacturing, and after-sales service.
Suzlon Energy Limited, established in 1995 and based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of wind turbine generators. The company's product range includes S144 wind turbine generators, S133 wind turbine generators, S120 wind turbine generators, classic fleet, and wind power solutions. These products are utilized in the production of renewable energy. It serves industries such as renewable energy, wind power, EPC, wind turbine, and solar energy. The company also offers services like operations and maintenance, optimization & digitalization, and multi-brand O&M services.
Vortex Bladeless S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Spain, stands as a manufacturer and supplier of wind energy solutions. The company is at the forefront of developing bladeless wind turbines that offer a sustainable and efficient approach to harnessing wind power. It servse the renewable energy sector and sustainability-driven projects, providing eco-conscious and noise-minimized wind energy solutions. Its portfoio primarly offers bladeless wind turbines, which do not have the typical rotating blades and instead use vortex-induced vibrations to harness wind energy.
Toshiba has nearly a century-and-a-half-long history of pioneering the development of electrical equipment in Japan, providing customers with products and services such as energy systems and solutions and infrastructure systems and solutions. With a focus on digital technologies, Toshiba boasts cutting-edge products in semiconductors, barcode printers, and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and industrial pack series. With arms in business, R & D, AI, sustainability, and digital solutions, Toshiba and its people evolve with the times, ensuring its continuing ability to solve ever-changing social issues through constant change. By utilizing the knowledge that Toshiba has amassed across numerous business domains, along with cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and quantum related technologies, they have created digital solutions that provide our customers with new value and services
Nordex SE, established in 1985 and headquartered in Germany, is a company that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of wind turbines. It provides customizable solutions like Cold Climate Packages & Anti-icing solutions, Tower Variants, The Condition Monitoring System, and others. It has a service landscape that provides packages to ensure that there is one to suit the specific needs of the customer's projects like 24/7 remote monitoring, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and a time-based availability warranty.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Nordex SE |
14.5%
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2 | Vestas American Wind Technology |
8.2%
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3 | Missouri Wind and Solar |
6.4%
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4 | ENERCON GmbH |
6.4%
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5 | SPIRITPMA INC. |
5.5%
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6 | Primus Windpower |
5.5%
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7 | SKF |
5.5%
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8 | Suzlon Energy Limited |
4.5%
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9 | GE Gas Power |
4.5%
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10 | Ryse Energy |
2.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the wind power generator page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 9 | 45.0% |
United States of America | 3 | 15.0% |
Japan | 2 | 10.0% |
Sweden | 1 | 5.0% |
India | 1 | 5.0% |
Spain | 1 | 5.0% |
Germany | 1 | 5.0% |
Finland | 1 | 5.0% |
Australia | 1 | 5.0% |
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