Top 10: Wind Power Companies

Wind energy has become one of the defining technologies of the global energy transition. 

What was once considered a niche source of power now contributes to more than 11% of the world’s demand for electricity, according to the World Wind Energy Association.

Continued advances in the design of turbines, offshore engineering and digital monitoring systems are pushing the sector even further, into a new era of efficiency and scale. 

As governments and businesses invest heavily in clean energy infrastructure, the companies shaping the future of wind power are becoming some of the most influential players in the global economy.

10. Nordex Group

Founded: 1985
HQ: Hamburg, Germany
CEO: José Luis Blanco
Employees: 10,900

Over the past four decades, Germany’s Nordex Group has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of onshore wind turbines worldwide. 

The company’s Delta4000 platform has been particularly successful across Europe, Latin America and emerging markets, where developers seek efficient turbines capable of operating under diverse conditions. 

Strong expertise in project execution and servicing has helped Nordex remain a major force in the increasingly competitive global wind industry.

9. Goldwind

Founded: 1998
HQ: Beijing, China
President: Cao Zhigang
Employees: 11,000

Goldwind has grown from a domestic Chinese manufacturer into one of the world’s largest wind turbine suppliers, making around 15% of the world’s turbines. 

The firm has played a central role in supporting China’s rapid renewable energy expansion while steadily increasing its footprint overseas too. 

Its focus on permanent magnet direct-drive technology has earned recognition for reliability and reduced maintenance requirements, making Goldwind an influential player in global wind development.

8. Suzlon Energy

Founded: 1995
HQ: Pune, India
CEO: Ajay Kapur
Employees: 8,500

Suzlon is one of the most important companies in India’s renewable energy sector today, having installed more than 15.5GW of wind power across the country to date.

While the company is dealing with supply bottlenecks and recent regulatory challenges, it is still riding high thanks to strong domestic demand and an ever-growing order book. 

Its approach to business spans every part of the wind energy lifecycle, from turbine manufacturing, to installation, to maintenance, making it a one-stop shop for wind on the subcontinent.

7. Siemens Gamesa

Founded: 2017
HQ: Zamudio, Spain
CEO: Vinod Philip
Employees: 28,150

Few companies have had a greater influence on offshore wind than Siemens Gamesa. 

Its turbines power some of the world’s largest offshore projects, particularly across Europe. This includes supplying to the UK’s Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore installation. 

Despite experiencing some supply and staffing challenges in recent years, the company is still a technological leader, pioneering larger turbine platforms capable of generating more electricity from fewer installations.

6. Envision Energy

Founded: 2007
HQ: Shanghai, China
CEO: Zhang Lei
Employees: 2,598

Envision’s combination of manufacturing and technology helps it stand out from the crowd.

Its offering is described as “smart wind”, bringing together high-quality hardware with energy storage and digital energy management software.

The company’s smart wind solutions integrate AI and data analytics to improve operational performance.

Rapid international expansion and a reputation for innovation have helped Envision emerge as one of the most dynamic businesses in the global renewable energy industry.

5. Ørsted

Founded: 1972
HQ: Fredericia, Denmark
CEO: Rasmus Errboe
Employees: 7,700

Ørsted is widely regarded as the company that first proved the commercial viability of large-scale offshore wind farms.

It was not always a renewables giant, though. Having transformed itself from a fossil fuel-focused utility into a renewable energy leader, it now operates some of the world’s most significant offshore wind arrays. 

Its pioneering role in project development, financing and construction continues to influence offshore markets across Europe, Asia and North America.

4. GE Vernova

Founded: 2023
HQ: Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
CEO: Scott Strazik
Employees: 85,000

When GE Vernova span off from its parent company General Electric in 2023, few could have anticipated how quickly it would become an industry titan in its own right.

Today, the firm has one of the sector’s broadest energy technology portfolios and its wind division supplies both onshore and offshore turbines, including the Haliade-X platform, one of the most powerful offshore turbines ever developed. 

GE Vernova’s scale, manufacturing expertise and global service network make it an invaluable contributor to wind power worldwide.

3. Mingyang Smart Energy

Founded: 2006
HQ: Zhongsan, China
CEO: Zhang Chuanwei
Employees: 25,000

Mingyang has become one of the most closely watched names in offshore wind in recent years.

The Chinese manufacturer has garnered global attention by developing some of the world’s largest turbines, designed to maximise power generation at sea. 

The firm’s consistent investments in research and development has made it one of the sector’s frontrunners when it comes to the next generation of offshore wind power.

2. NextEra Energy

Founded: 1925
HQ: Juno Beach, Florida, US
CEO: John Ketchum
Employees: 16,800

NextEra Energy has built one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the world and stands as the biggest producer of wind-generated electricity in North America. 

Its proposed merger with its contemporary, Dominion Energy, will see it grow in stature further still, becoming the world’s largest electric utility.

Through its subsidiary, NextEra Energy Resources, the company operates hundreds of renewable projects across the US and Canada, supplying power to utilities, businesses and communities alike. 

Its vast scale, financial strength and long-term commitment to clean energy have made it one of the most influential organisations in the global wind sector. 

Beyond simply making and erecting turbines, NextEra has helped to prove that renewable energy can compete economically with more traditional forms of energy generation.

This has helped to attract investment in clean energy across the wider industry and has helped to establish wind power as a true mainstream source of power.

1. Vestas

Founded: 1945
HQ: Aarhus, Denmark
CEO: Henrik Andersen
Employees: 36,800

Vestas earns the top position in this list thanks to its frankly unparalleled influence on the modern wind industry.

The Danish energy giant has installed more wind capacity than any other turbine manufacturer in the world and operates in dozens of markets globally. 

The firm’s proprietary technology powers projects ranging from small onshore developments to some of the largest offshore arrays ever constructed. 

Beyond manufacturing, Vestas has built one of the world’s largest wind service businesses, maintaining thousands of turbines across multiple continents. 

Not satisfied with resting on its laurels, Vestas is a huge investor in the next generation of wind power, with its R&D team focusing on things like efficiency, digital monitoring and green manufacturing practices.

This forward-thinking approach to business has helped the company remain at the peak. Few companies have done more to transform wind energy from an alternative technology into a cornerstone of the global electricity system.