Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S.

What Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S. does

Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of small-to-medium scale horizontal-axis wind turbines (80 kW to 250 kW nominal power) operating under the legal entity Ecoways BV in Spanbroek. Its product line consists of two core models — the WES80 and the WES250 — built on the proven Lagerwey design with over 40 years of wind technology heritage, and featuring mechanical pitch control, active yaw-control, an oversized generator for low-wind performance, an internal crane system for maintenance, integrated SCADA monitoring, and optional hybrid configurations combining wind with solar and battery storage. The technology is targeted at on-site renewable energy generation for farms, SMEs, and flower/greenhouse operators, with annual yields of roughly 150,000 to 600,000 kWh depending on model and site.

W.E.S. generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of its turbine systems, bundled with installation, location analysis, permit acquisition, subsidy support, and ongoing maintenance delivered through its exclusive distribution partner Ecoways. Pricing is quote-based and depends on model, tower height (25-40m), wind profile, and hybrid configuration; no standard price list is publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and service-centric: prospects receive a free site analysis, and the full customer journey from permitting through lifecycle service is managed by Ecoways rather than via traditional dealer networks. The company is private, employs 11-50 people, has no disclosed funding rounds or external institutional investors, and has not reported revenue. Its turbines are installed in more than 30 countries, primarily across Europe and EMEA.

Name

Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S.

Legal name

Ecoways BV

Website

https://windenergysolutions.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of small-to-medium wind turbines (80-250 kW) based on the Lagerwey design, sold and serviced through exclusive partner Ecoways to farms, SMEs, and greenhouse operators across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Wind Turbines

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Wind Project Development & Leasing (EUAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Turbine Installation & Commissioning (Cranes, Vessels, Jack-ups) (EUAMACAG), Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled) (EUAMACAH)

Keywords

• Wind turbine manufacturing
• Small wind turbines
• Renewable energy systems
• Onsite power generation
• Hybrid energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Spanbroek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wind Turbine Hardware Sales: Sale of WES wind turbines (WES80 and WES250 models) ranging from 80 kW to 250 kW nominal power. Turbines are sold as complete systems including tower, nacelle, and rotor blades. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware purchases, with optional hybrid configurations (solar, battery storage) as add-ons.
2. Installation and Maintenance Services: Complete service offering including location analysis, permit acquisition, subsidies support, production, installation, and ongoing service and maintenance. These professional services are bundled with turbine sales through the Ecoways distribution partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S. manufactures and sells small-to-medium horizontal-axis wind turbines (WES80 at 80 kW and WES250 at 250 kW) based on the proven Lagerwey design with over 40 years of technology heritage. The turbines are sold as complete systems including tower, nacelle, and rotor blades for on-site renewable power generation at farms, SMEs, and greenhouse operations, with optional hybrid configurations combining wind, solar, and battery storage.

Product overview

Wind Energy Solutions W.E.S. offers a portfolio of small-to-medium wind turbines based on the proven Lagerwey design with over 40 years of technology heritage. The product line consists of two models: the WES80 (80 kW) for medium-sized farms and rural SMEs, and the WES250 (250 kW) for large agricultural operations and greenhouse horticulture. These grid-connected turbines feature tower heights of 25–40 meters, built-in lifting systems for maintenance, mechanical pitch control, yaw-control systems, and optional hybrid configurations combining wind with solar and battery storage. The turbines include smart SCADA monitoring for real-time performance tracking and are installed in over 30 countries across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WES80 Wind Turbine Small wind turbine with 80 kW nominal power output, generating 150,000 to 250,000 kWh annually. Designed for medium-sized farms and rural SMEs seeking on-site renewable energy generation.
• WES250 Wind Turbine Large wind turbine with 250 kW nominal power output, generating 400,000 to 500,000+ kWh annually. Designed for large agricultural operations and greenhouse horticulture with high energy demands.
• Installation and Maintenance Services Complete professional services including free location analysis, permit acquisition, subsidies support, production, installation, and ongoing service and maintenance for WES wind turbine customers, delivered through distribution partner Ecoways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual energy production of 150,000-600,000 kWh depending on model and wind conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EcowayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcoways serves as the exclusive distribution and service partner for W.E.S. wind turbines in the Netherlands and potentially broader European markets. Ecoways handles the complete customer journey including pre-sales consultation (location analysis, permits, subsidies), turbine installation, and ongoing service and maintenance. The partnership provides customers with turnkey wind energy solutions with comprehensive support from initial inquiry through operational lifetime.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EAZ Wind: EAZ Wind is distributed by the same exclusive Dutch partner, Ecoways BV, that distributes W.E.S. turbines, targeting the same farmer and SME customers in the Netherlands with a smaller-scale wind turbine. It is the most direct comparable because it competes head-to-head with W.E.S. through the identical go-to-market channel.
• Bergey Windpower: Bergey is one of the longest-standing small and medium-scale wind turbine OEMs in the United States, serving farms, rural businesses and remote sites with horizontal-axis turbines in a similar 10-250 kW output band to W.E.S. Both compete for the same distributed, on-site agricultural and small commercial customer use case.
• Northern Power Systems: Northern Power manufactures permanent-magnet direct-drive wind turbines in the 60-100 kW small-wind range and historically served distributed-generation customers including farms and rural businesses. Its product positioning and target use cases closely mirror W.E.S.'s agricultural and SME focus.
• Endurance Wind Power: Endurance was a Canadian small-medium wind turbine manufacturer specializing in 5-50 kW turbines for farms, schools and remote industrial sites, directly overlapping W.E.S.'s farmer/rural customer base before its wind business was wound down. Its product profile and customer segments closely tracked W.E.S.
• Gaia-Wind: Gaia-Wind is a Scottish small-medium wind turbine manufacturer producing 11 kW class turbines targeted at farms, rural homes and small businesses across Europe. It competes in the same on-site agricultural renewable energy niche that defines the W.E.S. value proposition.
• Kingspan Wind: Kingspan Wind (formerly Windcatcher) was an Irish/UK small-wind brand offering ~6-20 kW turbines distributed to farms and rural SMEs in Europe. It competed for the same small distributed wind customer profile, especially in agricultural markets with strong on-site generation needs.
• Pika Energy: Pika Energy manufactures small-wind inverters and wind/solar hybrid systems aimed at residential and light commercial customers, including farms. Like W.E.S., it positions hybrid wind-solar-storage configurations as a core differentiator for off-grid and partially-grid customers.
• Xzeres Wind: Xzeres (formerly Proven Energy) was a UK-based small-medium wind OEM with a global distribution footprint selling 2.5-100 kW turbines to farms, rural businesses and community energy projects. Its product range and customer segments substantially overlap with W.E.S.'s WES80/WES250 line.

Broad incumbents

• Vestas Wind Systems: Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, focused on utility-scale onshore and offshore turbines. While it does not compete in W.E.S.'s sub-250 kW segment, it sets the cost-performance benchmark for distributed wind customers who may opt instead for utility-scale PPAs or hybrid solar-storage alternatives.
• Enercon: Enercon is a major German wind turbine manufacturer historically strong in mid- and utility-scale onshore turbines, with a strong installed base across Northern Europe. Although its core products sit above the WES power range, its proximity to W.E.S.'s Dutch/German customer base makes it a relevant incumbent shaping customer expectations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WESwindenergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/WindEnergySolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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