What Superwind does

Superwind GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional small and micro wind turbines, founded in 2004 by Klaus Krieger and Martin van Egeren in Brühl near Cologne, with operational roots stretching back to 1986 via predecessor WENUS Windenergie-Nutzungssysteme. The company designs, develops, and produces all turbines and accessories in-house at its heritage-listed Orba Building headquarters, employing 1–10 people under a flat structure with low staff turnover. Its three core products — the SW 350-II (sailing), SW 353 (industrial/extreme locations), and SW 1250 (higher-power industrial) — share a patented aerodynamic rotor blade pitch control mechanism integrated into the rotor hub ('Star Hub') that enables safe operation at extreme wind speeds and continued full power generation well above nominal wind thresholds where competitors must shut down. Complementary features include brushless synchronous generators with neodymium magnets, damped wind vane tracking, marine-grade corrosion protection, structure-borne noise decoupling, and 'Silent Power' rotor blades with sharkskin-inspired turbulent surfaces.

The business serves two primary segments: a sailing/yacht segment requiring quiet, compact, reliable generators for blue-water voyages, and an industrial/professional segment requiring unattended, durable power at remote and extreme sites (Arctic and Antarctic research stations, offshore platforms, telecommunications towers, lighthouses, floating lidar buoys, and unmanned surface vehicles). Revenue derives almost entirely from hardware sales of turbines and accessories (SCR charge controllers, temperature sensors, stop switches, mast mounting kits); pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution occurs through direct sales from the factory supported by multilingual website inquiry forms, supplemented by a vetted network of local partners in many countries that route qualified leads and provide on-site support. Marketing is engineering-led, relying on technical documentation, a multilingual corporate website, LinkedIn presence, and customer-generated demonstration videos from named end users such as NORSAR Svalbard, Bouvet Island research station, and various blue-water sailing and Arctic expedition projects.

The firm is privately held, has no disclosed external funding, and operates a stable, owner-managed model rather than a venture-backed growth model, with product refreshes occurring on a multi-year cadence (2015, 2016, 2022) rather than continuous iteration.

Name

Superwind

Legal name

superwind GmbH

Website

https://superwind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Superwind GmbH is a German manufacturer of professional small wind turbines for sailing yachts and demanding industrial applications in extreme locations, built around patented aerodynamic rotor blade pitch control and sold worldwide via direct sales and a vetted local partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Wind Turbines / Wind Generators

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 industry

Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Small wind turbines
• Wind generators
• Marine wind power
• Off-grid wind energy
• Micro wind turbines

Headquarters

HQ city

Brühl

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wind Turbine Hardware Sales: Superwind generates revenue primarily from selling professional wind turbines and generators. Their product lineup includes the SW 350-II for sailing applications, SW 353 for industrial applications, and SW 1250 for higher energy requirements. All products are manufactured in-house at their Brühl facility. Accessories including SCR charge controllers, load resistors, temperature sensors, stop switches, and mast mounting kits are sold alongside the turbines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Superwind designs, manufactures and sells professional small wind turbines (SW 350-II for sailing, SW 353 for extreme industrial locations, SW 1250 for higher-energy industrial use), each featuring patented aerodynamic rotor blade pitch control integrated into the hub, brushless generators and marine-grade construction. All units are produced in-house at the Brühl, Germany facility and sold with complementary accessories (SCR charge controllers, temperature sensors, stop switches, mast mounting sets) to deliver reliable, unattended off-grid wind power for remote sites in extreme environments.

Product overview

Superwind is a German manufacturer of professional small wind turbines and micro wind turbines. The product portfolio consists of three main wind generator models: SW 350-II for sailing applications, SW 353 for extreme industrial locations, and SW 1250 for higher-power industrial requirements. All turbines feature patented aerodynamic rotor blade pitch adjustment integrated into the hub, enabling safe operation at extreme wind speeds and reliable power generation. The company also offers complementary accessories including SCR charge controllers, external temperature sensors, stop switches, and mast mounting kits. Superwind develops and manufactures all components in-house in Brühl near Cologne, Germany, emphasizing quality, durability, and repairability over mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SW 350-II Professional small wind turbine designed for demanding sailing applications, featuring patented aerodynamic rotor blade pitch control, integrated structure-borne noise decoupling for silent operation below deck, and "Silent Power" rotor blades optimized for minimal noise emissions. Targets private yacht owners, blue-water sailors and professional marine operators needing reliable, quiet, unattended battery charging at sea.
• SW 353 Industrial small wind turbine engineered for extreme locations including Arctic, telecommunications and offshore applications. Features robust triple-bearing generator shaft for turbulent-site stability, patented rotor blade pitch control, and damped wind vane tracking for unattended operation in harsh environments.
• SW 1250 High-power industrial small wind turbine for greater energy requirements, rated at 1250W, based on proven SW 350-II/SW 353 technology. Includes patented rotor blade pitch control, dual braking system (generator short-circuit brake plus disc brake), and is marketed for the world's most challenging environments between the Arctic and Antarctic.
• SCR Charge Controller Series SCR charge controller specifically developed for Superwind generators. Provides optimal battery charging via pulse width modulation, with temperature compensation for lead-acid, gel and AGM batteries, and factory-adjusted settings for lithium batteries.
• External Temperature Sensor for SCR Charge Controller External temperature sensor for SCR Marine 12V/24V charge controllers, designed to improve the accuracy of temperature-compensated charging of Superwind generators.
• Stop Switch Emergency stop switch compatible with Superwind SW 350-II and SW 353 wind generators.
• Mast Mounting Set for Yachts Complete mounting kit for yacht mast installation of Superwind wind generators, including adjustable mast base, clamping bushes, strut end pieces and cover plates, made of V4A/AISI 316 stainless steel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival wind speed of 50 m/s (braked)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• NORSARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNORSAR provides video and image material for Superwind's website, specifically documenting the Svalbard research station which showcases Superwind turbines in extreme Arctic environments. This partnership provides visual content demonstrating real-world application in scientific research contexts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kestrel Wind: South African manufacturer of small wind turbines historically focused on the marine/sailing market. Comparable product category (compact wind generators for yachts) and overlapping end customers with Superwind's sailing line.
• Eocycle (formerly XZERES): Canada-based manufacturer of small and mid-size wind turbines for distributed/off-grid commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in offering small-wind OEM products to professional buyers in remote sites.
• Primus Wind Power: US-based manufacturer of small wind turbines, including the well-known Air series for marine/off-grid use. Direct competitor in the sailing/yacht and remote off-grid segments that Superwind serves with the SW 350-II and SW 353.
• Northern Power Systems: Manufacturer of small to medium wind turbines (e.g., NPS 60kW, 100kW) for distributed generation, telecom, and off-grid industrial applications. Overlaps with Superwind's industrial off-grid positioning at the larger end of the small-wind scale.
• Vergnet: French manufacturer of medium and small wind turbines (e.g., GEV MP and HP series) historically serving telecom, island, and remote off-grid markets. Comparable OEM model and similar end-use applications to Superwind, with European manufacturing base.
• Bergey Windpower: US-based OEM of small and mid-size wind turbines (e.g., Excel, Air-X) for off-grid residential, telecom, and remote industrial applications. Directly comparable OEM business model and target use cases to Superwind's industrial SW 353 / SW 1250 line.
• Wind Energy Solutions (WES): Netherlands-based manufacturer of small to mid-size wind turbines (Lampion, Tulip) for distributed generation, telecom, and rural electrification. Directly comparable OEM business model, product scale, and end-use applications to Superwind's industrial line.
• Gaia-Wind: Scottish manufacturer of small wind turbines for distributed generation and off-grid use. Comparable scale, OEM business model, and target applications to Superwind's industrial line.

Emerging players

• Aeolos Wind Turbine: China-based manufacturer of small horizontal-axis wind turbines for off-grid and distributed applications. Competes in the same end markets as Superwind, particularly in price-sensitive deployments, but generally positioned as a lower-cost / lower-specification option.
• Fortis Wind Energy: Manufacturer of small wind turbines targeting off-grid residential and small commercial customers. Partial overlap with Superwind's industrial off-grid use cases, though typically lower power ratings and a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/superwind

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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