Ergo Wind

What Ergo Wind does

Ergo Wind S.R.L. is an Italian manufacturer of mini wind turbines (mini eolico) in the 20-60 kW range, headquartered in Pesaro and founded in 2013. The company's product line comprises three IEC 61400-2 compliant models — the EW 20, EW 50, and EW 60 — distinguished by a no-inverter architecture and a hydraulic collapsible tower that enables low-cost installation and maintenance in remote, road-less sites. It has also developed Storewind, a compressed air energy storage system, and offers revamping and remote monitoring services for the installed base.

The business model combines direct hardware sales (turbine units manufactured in Italy with European-sourced components) with professional services delivered through long-standing partnerships, principally Green Team TCS Energie for installation and maintenance, and the Sky Wind joint venture with Ren Electron (launched November 2019) for market expansion and revamping of underperforming Italian wind sites. Sales are direct to investors and site owners, supported by the company's bankability qualification that facilitates third-party project financing.

Ergo Wind reports over 150 installed turbines concentrated in Italian wind-suitable regions (Basilicata, Puglia, Sicily, Marche), alongside operational metrics such as 99% turbine availability and ~2 million kWh of renewable production in 2016 (avoiding ~850 tonnes of CO₂). Revenues depend primarily on hardware sales volume, with a customer mix skewed to domestic Italian wind investors and owners of underperforming sites seeking efficiency upgrades.

Name

Ergo Wind

Legal name

Ergo Wind S.R.L.

Website

https://ergowind.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ergo Wind is an Italian manufacturer of mini wind turbines (20–60 kW) that designs, builds, and services small-scale wind systems for investors and site owners across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Wind Turbines (Mini Wind Energy Equipment)

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD), Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMACAD), Wind Component Service, Repair & Refurbishment (Blades, Gearboxes, Bearings) (EUAMACAI)

Keywords

• Mini wind turbines
• Small wind energy
• Wind turbine manufacturing
• Renewable energy systems
• Wind turbine installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pesaro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Sales: Sale of mini wind turbines in 20 kW, 50 kW, and 60 kW configurations. Hardware sales constitute the primary revenue stream, with turbines designed and manufactured in Italy.
2. Installation and Maintenance Services: Full installation services through Green Team TCS Energie partnership, ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and technical support for installed turbines.
3. Revamping Services: Modernization and efficiency upgrades for existing wind installations, replacing non-performing machines with Ergo Wind turbines while preserving existing foundations and towers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ergo Wind designs, manufactures, and sells mini wind turbines rated 20 kW, 50 kW, and 60 kW, all built to IEC 61400-2 standards with a proprietary no-inverter architecture and a hydraulic collapsible tower. Beyond hardware, the company provides installation, ongoing monitoring, revamping/upgrading services for existing wind sites, and the Storewind compressed-air energy storage system, selling directly to Italian wind energy investors and site owners.

Product overview

Ergo Wind is an Italian company specializing in small wind turbines (mini eolico) with power ratings from 20 to 60 kW. The core product line consists of three wind turbine models: EW 20 (20 kW), EW 50 (50 kW), and EW 60 (60 kW), all designed according to IEC 61400-2 standards. The company differentiates itself through its hydraulic lowering tower technology, absence of inverters in its systems, and easy installation features. Complementary offerings include Storewind (compressed air energy storage technology), revamping services for existing wind installations, and remote monitoring services. The company has installed over 150 systems across Italy and operates through partnerships with TCS Energie for installation and maintenance, and CPEM for consortium projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EW 20 Wind Turbine (20 kW) 20 kW rated mini wind turbine in Ergo Wind's mini eolico product line, designed for small-scale wind energy generation.
• EW 50 Wind Turbine (50 kW) 50 kW rated mini wind turbine, designed and manufactured according to IEC 61400-2 regulation, with a nominal wind speed of 10.5 m/s and components realized by qualified European and Italian suppliers.
• EW 60 Wind Turbine (60 kW) 60 kW rated mini wind turbine designed and manufactured to IEC 61400-2, featuring a 15.95 m rotor diameter, 24/27 m hub height, and a hydraulic lowering tower system for easy maintenance.
• Storewind Compressed Air Energy Storage Innovative compressed air energy storage system that converts wind energy into mechanical energy transmitted to the base of a horizontal-axis wind turbine, with air stored in compression tanks for later use in mechanical direct drive or electric generation.
• Revamping Services Modernization, efficiency enhancement, upgrading, and modification services for existing wind turbine installations, including replacement of existing machines with Ergo Wind turbines while preserving existing foundations and towers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% turbine availability across Italian installation base
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ren ElectroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2019Ren Electron (founded 2006) partnered with Ergo Wind to create Sky Wind, an Italian startup aimed at revitalizing the Italian wind energy market. The partnership combines Ergo Wind's mini eolico expertise with Ren Electron's experience in residential and industrial photovoltaics, large installations, and greenhouse solar systems. Sky Wind focuses on product size expansion, technical/commercial office strengthening, and revamping of non-functional wind turbines (45% of Italy's installed base).
• SmartTino / Progetto Green ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2019Ergo Wind participates in Progetto Green, an educational initiative in collaboration with Scuola Alberto Manzi, Istituto Comprensivo Statale A. Olivieri, and other educational institutions. The project develops Energy Manager training programs for elementary students and promotes renewable energy awareness through hands-on demonstrations with photovoltaic panels, micro wind turbines, and micro hydroelectric turbines.
• TCS EnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCS Energie is a 30-year experienced company that collaborated with Ergo Wind for its founding in 2013. The Green Team TCS Energie handles all installation, maintenance, and monitoring operations for Ergo Wind turbines across Italy, providing technical field services complementing Ergo Wind's direct sales model.
• CPEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPEM (Consorzio per l'energia e l'ambiente) is listed as a partner organization, collaborating on industry events and conferences including Ecomondo/Key Energy initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vestas: Global #1 wind turbine OEM (utility-scale). Not a direct competitor in mini eolico, but competes for overall renewable-energy capex, talent, and supply chain in Italy. Provides context on the competitive gap Ergo Wind must bridge.
• Enercon: Major German wind turbine manufacturer with a broad product portfolio including smaller direct-drive turbines. Serves as incumbent benchmark for European wind manufacturing quality and bankability standards relevant to Ergo Wind's positioning.

Direct peers

• Bergey Windpower: US-based small wind turbine OEM (1-10 kW and larger), competing in the same IEC 61400-2 compliant small-wind category. Compares to Ergo Wind on distributed-wind positioning and investor/landowner customer segments.
• Northern Power Systems: Manufacturer of small-to-medium wind turbines (with permanent-magnet direct-drive technology), targeting distributed wind and remote/microgrid applications. Closely comparable to Ergo Wind on product positioning and customer use cases.
• Wind Energy Solutions (WES): Dutch manufacturer of small and medium wind turbines (5-250 kW range), the closest direct competitor to Ergo Wind in European mini eolico. Both target distributed wind with simplified installation and serve similar investor/installer customers.
• XZERES Wind: US/UK small wind OEM (10 kW class turbines) targeting residential, agricultural and small commercial customers. Direct comparable on product power class, distributed-wind positioning and bankability/financing emphasis.
• Gaia-Wind: Scottish manufacturer of small wind turbines (11 kW and 20 kW models) for farms, businesses and rural properties. Competes with Ergo Wind in the European distributed-wind market with similar distributed/installer channel dynamics.
• Eocycle: Canadian small wind turbine manufacturer producing 25 kW class turbines for distributed generation and telecom/remote applications. Direct competitor in the sub-100 kW IEC 61400-2 segment with comparable investor/owner business model.

Emerging players

• Ren Electron: Italian renewable energy company (founded 2006) specializing in residential and industrial photovoltaics, large installations, and greenhouse solar systems. Sky Wind JV partner with Ergo Wind; represents both a partner and an adjacent competitor in distributed renewables.

Others

• TCS Energie: Italian energy services company with 30 years of experience; founding collaborator and exclusive installation/maintenance/monitoring partner to Ergo Wind via the Green Team. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a turbine competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ergowind
• Facebookfacebook.com/ErgoWind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ergo-wind

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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