ENERCON
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersAurich, Germany
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
ENERCON firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ENERCON
- Legal name
- ENERCON Global GmbH
- Website
- https://enercon.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ENERCON industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wind Turbine Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled) (EUAMACAH), Wind Repowering, Lifetime Extension & Uprates (EUAMACAL), Wind Grid Interconnection & Power Systems (Transformers, Reactive Power, SCADA) (EUAMACAK), Wind Component Service, Repair & Refurbishment (Blades, Gearboxes, Bearings) (EUAMACAI)
Keywords
Where ENERCON is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aurich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
ENERCON business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wind Turbine Sales: ENERCON manufactures and sells onshore wind turbines directly to wind farm developers, operators, and energy companies. Revenue is generated through the sale of turbine hardware including E-175 EP5, E-160 EP5, and E-138 EP3 models.
- Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive O&M services for wind farms including 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, repairs, and performance optimization. ENERCON has 58 GW under service contract globally, with tailored service contracts ranging from comprehensive EPK over entire operating period to modular service solutions.
- Planning and Implementation: Project development, planning, and implementation services for wind farm construction including consulting, grid connection, and project management support.
- Energy Marketing and Financing: Support for energy marketing, trading, and financing solutions for wind energy projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Service contracts tailored to customer needs |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
ENERCON product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ENERCON manufactures onshore wind turbines (E-175 EP5 at 6-7 MW, E-160 EP5 at 5.56 MW, and E-138 EP3 at 4.26 MW) using proprietary gearless direct drive technology, and delivers the turbines along with full lifecycle services including planning, installation, 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, repowering, energy marketing, financing, and integrated solutions such as battery storage (Wind+ Storage) and cybersecurity (Shield) for wind farm operators and developers.
Product overview
ENERCON is a German wind turbine manufacturer and wind energy pioneer offering a unified product-and-services platform centered on three onshore wind turbine models: the E-175 EP5 (6–7 MW), E-160 EP5 (5.56 MW), and E-138 EP3 (4.26 MW), each targeting different wind classes. These turbines form the core product line, supported by a portfolio of integrated software and service modules — including SCADA Remote for remote monitoring, the SIP Service Portal for customer reporting, Wind & Battery Storage for hybrid energy solutions, and Cyber Security (SHIELD) for operational technology protection. Beyond turbines, ENERCON provides full-lifecycle solutions spanning planning and implementation, energy marketing and financing, repowering and lifetime extension, and industrial power solutions. Service offerings include 24/7 monitoring, tailored maintenance contracts, and technical training at dedicated training centres worldwide. The company has a global manufacturing network with production sites in Germany (Aurich, Magdeburg), Portugal (Viana do Castelo), Turkey (İzmir/Bergama), and India (Bangalore), and maintains operations in over 25 countries across five global regions (APAC, CAMEA, CNE, NA, SWELA).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- E-175 EP5 Wind Turbine ENERCON's flagship onshore wind turbine with nominal power of 6 MW or 7 MW and 175 m rotor diameter, rated for IEC Wind Class S sites, targeted at wind farm developers and operators seeking highest-capacity direct drive turbines.
- E-160 EP5 Wind Turbine Onshore wind turbine with nominal power of 5.56 MW and 160 m rotor diameter, rated for IEC Wind Classes III A / II B, designed for medium-wind sites and targeted at wind farm developers.
- E-138 EP3 Wind Turbine Onshore wind turbine with nominal power of 4.26 MW and 138 m rotor diameter, rated for IEC Wind Class II A, designed for lower-wind Class II sites and targeted at wind farm developers.
- Wind Turbine Service and Maintenance Comprehensive O&M services for wind farms including 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, repairs, and performance optimization, with tailored service contracts ranging from comprehensive EPK over entire operating period to modular service solutions. For wind farm owners and operators.
- Wind Farm Planning and Implementation Project development, planning, and implementation services for wind farm construction including consulting, grid connection, and project management support, for wind farm developers.
- ENERCON Wind+ Storage (Wind and Battery Storage Solution) Turnkey solution for integrating battery energy storage systems and hybrid controllers in wind farms, enabling combined wind-plus-storage and hybrid renewable configurations, for wind farm developers and operators.
- ENERCON Shield (Cybersecurity Solution) Cybersecurity solution for networked wind turbine operations, providing protection for connected wind energy infrastructure and operational technology environments, for wind farm operators.
- Repowering and Lifetime Extension Solutions Solutions for replacing older wind turbines with newer, higher-capacity models and for extending the operational life of existing wind farms, maximizing yield from established wind sites, for wind farm owners.
- Energy Marketing and Financing Services Services covering energy marketing, trading, and financing solutions for wind farm projects, supporting project economics and revenue optimization, for wind farm developers and investors.
- Industrial Power Solutions Power solutions for industrial customers, providing dedicated renewable energy supply arrangements for industrial operations, for corporate energy buyers.
- Substation Solutions Substation development and integration services as part of holistic project development, covering electrical infrastructure for wind farm grid connection, for wind farm developers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 53 GWh annual renewable electricity generation per project (example: Bützfleth project)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ENERCON
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ENERCON technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
ENERCON partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- ATEŞ Wind PowercorePartnership agreement for component production in Turkey at the 7th Turkish-German Energy Forum in Ankara. Generator and tower production for ENERCON's flagship E-175 EP5 E2 model will take place in Turkey through this partnership, strengthening the global production network.
- ATEŞ CelikcorePartnership agreement for component production in Turkey, strengthening the global production network for E-175 EP5 E2 turbines.
- WpdmajorWpd's first completed renewable energy project in Japan - the 7.48-MW Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Power Plant featuring three ENERCON turbines. Joint venture with GPSS Group.
- GPSS GroupminorJapanese joint venture partner with Wpd for the Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Power Plant project in Shizuoka Prefecture.
- LandsvirkjuncoreIcelandic state-owned power company developing a 120-MW wind farm in southern Iceland with 28 E-138 EP3 turbines. Wind farm will help diversify Iceland's electricity mix dominated by hydropower and geothermal generation. Scheduled to become operational in 2026-2027.
- COWIminorDanish engineering consultancy providing technical supervision, engineering support, and consulting for the 120-MW Iceland wind farm project.
- Raiffeisen Bauträger u. Immobilien GmbHcoreSupply agreement for 25 E-175 EP5 E2 turbines totaling 175 MW for an onshore wind project in Lower Saxony, Germany near Lorup. Construction scheduled for Q1 2027. Builds on prior collaboration on repowering project in 2024-2025.
- Pond & CompanycoreENERCON merged with Pond & Company (Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company) to create a combined power engineering platform operating under the ENERCON name.
- VattenfallmajorEuropean energy company constructing a hybrid wind and solar power plant in Hommerdingen-Biesdorf, Germany with four ENERCON wind turbines and over 12,000 solar panels (24.6 MW total). Operations expected autumn 2026. Vattenfall's first hybrid renewable project in Germany.
- Polat EnerjimajorSecured contract for 110.5 MW of wind turbines from Polat Enerji.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights7 records
ENERCON competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Goldwind: Goldwind is one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, headquartered in China with growing international presence. While historically strong in Asia, Goldwind is expanding into Latin America, Africa, and other emerging markets where it competes with ENERCON on price and scale for utility-scale tenders.
- Envision Energy: Envision Energy is a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer and digital energy management provider with global expansion ambitions. It is comparable to ENERCON in offering integrated wind-plus-storage solutions and competing for utility-scale onshore wind projects in emerging markets.
- Mingyang Smart Energy: Mingyang Smart Energy is a major Chinese wind turbine OEM with growing offshore wind capabilities and international expansion. It competes with ENERCON primarily in emerging markets and on cost-competitive utility-scale tenders in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Direct peers
- Nordex: Nordex is a Hamburg-based German wind turbine manufacturer specializing in onshore turbines (Delta4000 series up to 6+ MW). It is ENERCON's closest direct competitor in the German and European onshore wind markets, with a similar product portfolio, customer base (utility-scale developers), and business model centered on turbine sales and O&M services.
- GE Vernova: GE Vernova's onshore wind business (formerly GE Renewable Energy) manufactures wind turbines for utility-scale projects and competes directly with ENERCON. GE's larger corporate scale, deeper service network, and broader energy portfolio (gas, hydro, grid) make it a formidable competitor in global tenders.
- Vestas: Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, offering onshore and offshore turbines across a broad power range. ENERCON directly competes with Vestas in utility-scale onshore tenders globally, though Vestas operates at significantly greater scale and with a broader geographic footprint.
- Siemens Gamesa (Siemens Energy): Siemens Gamesa, now part of Siemens Energy, manufactures onshore and offshore wind turbines and is one of ENERCON's primary global competitors. Both companies serve utility-scale developers and offer integrated service portfolios, though Siemens Energy's broader energy portfolio provides scale and diversification advantages.
Regional players
- Suzlon: Suzlon is India's largest wind turbine manufacturer, serving primarily the Indian and select emerging markets. While not a direct competitor in ENERCON's core European markets, Suzlon represents a comparable onshore OEM business model in a different geography and is a useful benchmark for cost-competitive emerging market playbooks.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ENERCON social profiles
Digital presenceENERCON compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
ENERCON financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ENERCON leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
ENERCON funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ENERCON M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about ENERCON
What does ENERCON do?
ENERCON manufactures onshore wind turbines (E-175 EP5 at 6-7 MW, E-160 EP5 at 5.56 MW, and E-138 EP3 at 4.26 MW) using proprietary gearless direct drive technology, and delivers the turbines along with full lifecycle services including planning, installation, 24/7 monitoring, maintenance, repowering, energy marketing, financing, and integrated solutions such as battery storage (Wind+ Storage) and cybersecurity (Shield) for wind farm operators and developers.
Is ENERCON a public or private company?
ENERCON is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was ENERCON founded?
ENERCON was founded in 1984. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is ENERCON based?
ENERCON is headquartered in Aurich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ENERCON make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wind Turbine Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance, planning and Implementation and energy Marketing and Financing.
Who are ENERCON's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Goldwind, Envision Energy and Mingyang Smart Energy. Direct peers are Nordex, GE Vernova, Vestas and Siemens Gamesa (Siemens Energy). Suzlon is listed as a regional player.
Does ENERCON have an API?
No public API is recorded for ENERCON.
What industry is ENERCON in?
ENERCON's product category is Wind Turbine Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMACAC, Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls), with a secondary code of EUAMACAH, Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled). Its NAICS code is 333611 and its SIC code is 3510.