Aeolon
Aeolon Technology (艾郎科技) is a Shanghai-based wind turbine blade manufacturer producing composite blades from 40.3m to 126m for 1.5MW–12+MW turbines. It supplies major global OEMs including Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, Enercon, and GE Vernova from Chinese, Moroccan, and German facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersShanghai, China
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aeolon does
Aeolon Technology Co., Ltd. (艾郎科技股份有限公司), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai's Lingang Free Trade Zone, is a private Chinese manufacturer of large-scale wind turbine rotor blades for the global renewable energy supply chain. The company's core products are composite wind turbine blades spanning lengths from 40.3 meters to 126 meters, covering power ratings from 1.5MW to 12+MW, fabricated using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), E/H-glass epoxy systems, and carbon fiber pultruded plates. Aeolon's production footprint comprises at least six plants in China (Shanghai Lingang, Shanghai Nanhui, Haimen/Jiangsu, Zhangbei/Hebei, Yumen/Gansu, Xing'an League/Inner Mongolia), complemented by a recently opened factory in Nador, Morocco, and an R&D subsidiary in Berlin, Germany.
Aeolon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aeolon
- Legal name
- 艾郎科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://aeolon.com.cn
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Aeolon Technology (艾郎科技) is a Shanghai-based wind turbine blade manufacturer producing composite blades from 40.3m to 126m for 1.5MW–12+MW turbines. It supplies major global OEMs including Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, Enercon, and GE Vernova from Chinese, Moroccan, and German facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aeolon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB)
Keywords
Where Aeolon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shanghai
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Aeolon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wind turbine blade manufacturing and sales: Aeolon designs, manufactures, and sells wind turbine blades to wind turbine OEMs globally. The company operates multiple manufacturing bases in China and one overseas factory in Morocco to serve international markets.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Aeolon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aeolon designs, manufactures, and sells large-scale wind turbine blades ranging from 40.3m to 126m in length, supporting power ratings from 1.5MW to 12+MW for both onshore and offshore wind applications. The company uses GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and E/H-glass reinforced epoxy composite materials, with carbon fiber pultruded plates for the largest blade models. Aeolon supplies these blades directly to tier-one global wind turbine OEMs from manufacturing bases across China and a newly opened factory in Morocco.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aeolon Wind Turbine Blade Product Line Comprehensive line of wind turbine blades from 40.3m to 126m in length, covering power ratings from 1.5MW to 12+MW, sold to global wind turbine OEMs for onshore and offshore wind projects.
- AL114A 114m Carbon Fiber Wind Turbine Blade 114-meter wind turbine blade manufactured with E/H-glass reinforced epoxy and carbon fiber pultruded plate materials for 10+MW rated turbines, featuring proprietary large-blade composite technology.
- AL98C1 Wind Turbine Blade Large-scale wind turbine blade model AL98C1, part of Aeolon's latest blade product family for OEM customers.
- AL94C2 Wind Turbine Blade Large-scale wind turbine blade model AL94C2, part of Aeolon's latest blade product family for OEM customers.
- AL94D1 Wind Turbine Blade Large-scale wind turbine blade model AL94D1, part of Aeolon's latest blade product family for OEM customers.
- AL91A2 Wind Turbine Blade Large-scale wind turbine blade model AL91A2, part of Aeolon's latest blade product family for OEM customers.
- V126 Cut-up Wind Turbine Blade V126 cut-up wind turbine blade produced at Zhangbei manufacturing base. Represents the first international order for the Zhangbei facility, demonstrating capability to supply top-tier global wind turbine OEMs.
- V110 Cut-up Wind Turbine Blade V110 cut-up wind turbine blade produced at Zhangbei Phase 1 manufacturing base, demonstrating advanced manufacturing system and core blade-making technology.
- E175 Series Wind Turbine Blade E175 series wind turbine blade first produced at the Lingang manufacturing base in Shanghai.
- V162 F3 Wind Turbine Blade V162 F3 wind turbine blade produced at the Aeolon Morocco factory for Vestas, representing the first international shipment from the Morocco facility to European markets.
- EN63.8A Wind Turbine Blade EN63.8A wind turbine blade produced for Envision Energy (远景) at the Aeolon Shanghai Nanhui base.
Quantifiable outcome
- Morocco factory delivers blades to Vestas for V162F3 Mo project, serving European markets
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Aeolon
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Aeolon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Aeolon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- VestascoreVestas is a key customer of Aeolon. The Morocco factory opening ceremony was attended by Vestas representatives. Aeolon Morocco factory delivered the first batch of V162F3 Mo project blades to Vestas, marking the commencement of production for this major wind turbine OEM.
- NordexcoreNordex team visited Aeolon Morocco facility. Nordex is a major wind turbine manufacturer and key customer of Aeolon.
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE)coreSGRE representatives attended the Aeolon Morocco factory opening ceremony, indicating ongoing business relationship.
- EnerconcoreEnercon representatives attended the Aeolon Morocco factory opening ceremony.
- GE VernovacoreGE Vernova representatives attended the Aeolon Morocco factory opening ceremony.
- Envision Energy (远景)coreEnvision is a major Chinese wind turbine manufacturer. Aeolon Shanghai Nanhui base produced EN63.8A project blades for Envision. High-level discussions held between Envision and Aeolon management.
- TUV NORDcoreTUV NORD has been a strategic partner for five years, providing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification services for Aeolon and its subsidiaries.
- Goldwind (金风科技)coreGoldwind representatives attended the Aeolon Phase 3 project groundbreaking ceremony. Goldwind is a major Chinese wind turbine manufacturer.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Aeolon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Enercon: Germany-based wind turbine OEM with proprietary in-house blade manufacturing and Aeolon customer relationship. Comparable as European wind value-chain participant, but as a vertically integrated OEM rather than a standalone blade specialist.
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S: World's largest wind turbine OEM and Aeolon's largest named customer (V162 platform). Competes in the broader wind value chain with in-house blade manufacturing; comparable business context, but operates as a full turbine OEM rather than a dedicated blade supplier.
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy: Top-three global wind OEM and Aeolon customer. Comparable as a buyer and competing context (in-house blade manufacturing), but as a full OEM with broader portfolio its strategic moves shape Aeolon's order book more than head-to-head blade competition.
Direct peers
- TPI Composites: The largest pure-play independent wind turbine blade manufacturer globally, supplying blades to most of the same Western OEMs as Aeolon (Vestas, GE, Siemens Gamesa, Nordex). Closest direct comparable on business model (B2B blade OEM), customer base, and product range.
- LM Wind Power (GE Vernova): Leading global wind blade manufacturer, now part of GE Vernova but historically operated as an independent supplier serving multiple OEMs. Direct structural competitor with comparable blade length range, offshore focus, and international manufacturing footprint.
- Sinoma Science & Technology (Wind Power Blade Division): Chinese state-backed composites and wind blade manufacturer with extensive China-based blade production supplying domestic OEMs like Goldwind and Envision. Highly comparable on geography, customer base (Chinese OEMs), and product category, though with broader materials parent group.
- CS Wind (Zhongfu Shenying Blade): Major Chinese wind turbine blade manufacturer and parent group with global blade operations acquired via Zhongfu Shenying. Comparable in product range (large onshore and offshore blades), Chinese origin, and supply to both domestic and international OEMs.
Regional players
- Mingyang Smart Energy: Major Chinese wind turbine OEM with significant in-house blade production, comparable to Aeolon on Chinese wind supply chain and customer base overlap, but primarily competing in the domestic Chinese market where it is a direct Aeolon customer competitor for the same OEMs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Aeolon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aeolon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Aeolon subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Aeolon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aeolon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aeolon
What does Aeolon do?
Aeolon designs, manufactures, and sells large-scale wind turbine blades ranging from 40.3m to 126m in length, supporting power ratings from 1.5MW to 12+MW for both onshore and offshore wind applications. The company uses GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and E/H-glass reinforced epoxy composite materials, with carbon fiber pultruded plates for the largest blade models. Aeolon supplies these blades directly to tier-one global wind turbine OEMs from manufacturing bases across China and a newly opened factory in Morocco.
Is Aeolon a public or private company?
Aeolon is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Aeolon founded?
Aeolon was founded in 2010. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Aeolon based?
Aeolon is headquartered in Shanghai, China, in the Asia region.
How does Aeolon make money?
One revenue line is on record: wind turbine blade manufacturing and sales.
Who are Aeolon's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Enercon, Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Direct peers are TPI Composites, LM Wind Power (GE Vernova), Sinoma Science & Technology (Wind Power Blade Division) and CS Wind (Zhongfu Shenying Blade). Mingyang Smart Energy is listed as a regional player.
Does Aeolon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aeolon.
What industry is Aeolon in?
Aeolon's product category is Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMACAD, Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing, with a secondary code of EUAEAAAF, Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore). Its NAICS code is 33361 and its SIC code is 3510.