Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)

What Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) does

Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) is a Spanish non-profit trade association founded in 2002 and headquartered in Madrid that represents the Spanish wind energy sector. Its membership spans more than 350 companies across the full value chain, including developers and utilities (ACCIONA Energía, Iberdrola, EDP Renewables, Endesa, Naturgy, RWE, Repsol, Statkraft, CIP, SSE Renewables, ENI Plenitude), original equipment manufacturers (Siemens Gamesa, Vestas), financial institutions, consultancies, and a long tail of service providers and local firms. AEE functions as the collective voice of the sector vis-à-vis Spanish and EU institutions and operates as a member-funded association.

AEE's core products and services include industry advocacy and regulatory positioning (e.g., the Joint Declaration with 45+ municipalities delivered at the Congress of Deputies), territorial and market intelligence tools (EOLOSCOPE, Anuario Eólico yearbook), recurring industry events (WIND OPS), training programs, and skills/workforce initiatives coordinated through EU-funded projects (WINd, WINDEXT, SIMULWIND, SKILLWIND, TOWERPOWER). It has also built dedicated sub-forums for emerging segments such as offshore wind (Foro Eólico Marino) and for community engagement with rural host territories (Vecinos Eólicos), and it runs the annual Premios EOLO awards as a category-building franchise.

Its business model is multi-revenue-streams and non-profit: member dues from 350+ companies, event and conference fees (WIND OPS), publication sales, training services, and EU project grants that fund skills-transition and workforce programs. AEE is affiliated with WindEurope, providing supranational distribution into EU policy channels. The organization runs with a lean team of approximately 25 employees.

Name

Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE)

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN EMPRESARIAL EÓLICA

Website

https://aeeolica.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) is the Spanish trade association for the wind energy sector, representing 350+ member companies across developers, OEMs, utilities, and service providers. It delivers advocacy, territorial intelligence, training, EU-funded workforce projects, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Energy Industry Association

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled) (EUAMACAH), Wind Resource Assessment & Energy Yield Analytics (Met Masts, LiDAR, Modeling) (EUAMACAJ), Advanced Wind Technology R&D (Floating Offshore, Airborne Wind, New Rotor/Blade Concepts) (EUAMAOAB), Wind Turbine OEM Manufacturing (Nacelles, Drivetrains, Generators) (EUAMAHAD), Wind Grid Interconnection & Power Systems (Transformers, Reactive Power, SCADA) (EUAMACAK)

Keywords

• Wind energy association
• Industry advocacy
• Renewable energy training
• Wind sector intelligence
• Sector publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: AEE generates revenue primarily through membership fees from its 350+ member companies, which include wind developers, turbine and component manufacturers, and national and regional wind energy associations. Membership provides access to working groups, intelligence tools, networking, and training programs.
2. Event registration and sponsorship: Revenue is generated through registration fees and sponsorships for AEE-organized events such as the Annual Wind Encounter (Encuentro Eólico Anual), WIND OPS, and the Eolo Awards. The association also manages webinars and training programs that may generate fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AEE is the Spanish Wind Energy Association, a non-profit industry body that represents more than 350 companies across the Spanish wind energy value chain (developers, turbine and component manufacturers, and regional associations). It sells a portfolio of member services and sector resources: advocacy and regulatory representation, a Territorial Intelligence System for wind project permitting, an interactive Wind Map of Spain, professional training programs and GWO certifications, sector publications such as the Anuario Eólico, and flagship events including the Annual Wind Encounter, WIND OPS, and the Eolo Awards.

Product overview

AEE (Asociación Empresarial Eólica) is the Spanish Wind Energy Association, serving as the unified voice and strategic hub for Spain's wind energy sector. Rather than a single unified product, AEE offers a portfolio of member services and sector resources that include: territorial intelligence and mapping tools (Sistema de Inteligencia Territorial, Mapa Eólico), professional training programs (executive programs, technical courses, GWO certifications, webinars), industry publications (Annual Wind Yearbook, Industry Catalog), sector events (EOLO Awards, WIND OPS), a job portal, and an offshore wind forum. These offerings collectively serve AEE's mission to represent and advance Spain's wind industry, which employs over 37,000 professionals across more than 350 member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema de Inteligencia Territorial para la Eólica (Territorial Intelligence System for Wind Energy) Exclusive AEE member tool that provides territorial analysis and intelligence to support the permitting and development of wind energy projects across Spain.
• Mapa Eólico en España (Wind Map of Spain) Interactive public map displaying installed wind power capacity across each of Spain's Autonomous Communities.
• Programa de Capacitación en Mantenimiento Eólico para Profesores de Energías Renovables Training program for renewable energy teachers covering wind turbine maintenance competencies.
• Programa Ejecutivo de Desarrollo de Proyectos de Energía Eólica Executive program covering the development of wind energy projects, targeted at industry professionals.
• Programa Ejecutivo en Energía Eólica Marina Executive program focused on offshore wind energy development.
• Curso de Técnico de Mantenimiento de Parques Eólicos Technical course training wind farm maintenance technicians.
• Certificados GWO (Global Wind Organisation certifications) GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certification programs for wind energy safety and technical training.
• Webinars Eólicos Webinar series covering wind energy topics, offered through the AEE training campus.
• Anuario Eólico (Annual Wind Yearbook) Annual reference publication analyzing the milestones and challenges of the Spanish wind sector.
• Catálogo de la Industria Eólica Española Industry catalog showcasing Spanish wind energy companies across the entire value chain, produced in collaboration with ICEX España.
• WIND OPS 2026 Industry event for wind sector professionals covering technological and operational transformation of wind farms, including repowering, life extension, energy markets, AI, cybersecurity, and hybridization.
• Portal de Empleo (Job Portal) Job portal connecting wind energy sector professionals with employment opportunities at member companies.
• Foro Eólico Marino (Offshore Wind Forum) Industry forum supporting the development of offshore wind in Spain as an opportunity for industrial and economic growth, backed by 250+ companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wind energy covers approximately 24% of Spain's electricity demand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WINd (Workers from Non-sustainable Energy Sectors to the Wind Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024European project (2024-2026) co-funded by the EU to enhance skills of workers from non-sustainable energy sectors (particularly O&G) for the wind energy industry. Consortium includes BZEE (Germany), INNOVELA, PROMEA, IPVC (Portugal), and AEE. Funded by the European Union.
• WINDEXT (Standardization of Training in Wind Farm Maintenance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020AEE coordinates this 3-year Erasmus+ project (budget ~1 million euros) aimed at standardizing wind turbine and wind farm maintenance training and reinforcing digital tools (VR and AR). Partners include 8.2 Consulting, RSC, DP2i, INESCTEC, SGS, TESICNOR, TUDELFT, UCLM, University of Cyprus, UTEC. AEE is the project coordinator.
• SIMULWIND (Virtual Simulator for Wind Farm Training)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Erasmus+ funded project (2017-2019) developing a computer simulator for training in wind farm maintenance and occupational risk prevention using virtual reality. Consortium: BZEE Academy, ANEV, SGS, WindEurope, and AEE. AEE was responsible for simulator content development and scripting.
• SKILLWIND (Standardized Training Program)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Erasmus+ project (2015-2017) to create a standardized wind energy training program for international worker mobility. Developed an interactive 'serious game' smartphone app for wind O&M training in multiple languages. Consortium: ANEV, SGS, Brunel University of London, WindEurope.
• TOWERPOWER (Offshore Wind Tower Monitoring)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015EU 7th Framework Programme project (2015-2017) developing a real-time remote monitoring system using acoustic emissions and guided waves to diagnose aging of offshore wind turbine metal structures. Consortium: BZEE, ANEV, SGS, WindEurope, AEE. Field tested at Nenuphar wind farm in France.
• WISEPOWER (Wind Energy Social Acceptance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014European project (2014) funded by Intelligent Energy Europe to increase social acceptance of wind energy. Consortium: WindEurope, Acciona, Terna, Scottish Government, CnES, GBS, Provincia di Savona, DUNEA, APERe, AEE, REScoop.be, Fraunhofer, dena, UNDP Croatia.
• CMSWIND (Condition Monitoring for Wind Turbines)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012EU 7th Framework Programme project (2012) developing an advanced monitoring system for rotating wind turbine components using non-destructive testing techniques. Improved component reliability by up to 50%. Consortium: TWI, DGZfP, TUREB, AEE, Inesco Ingenieros, SKM, Coservices, Innora, AEND, Fraunhofer, Brunel University of London, BIC.
• CAEOL PROJECT (Coordination of Business Activities)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Project funded by the Occupational Risk Prevention Foundation to establish a general management system for coordination of business activities in the Spanish wind sector. Partners: FIA-UGT, SGS TECNOS, and AEE.
• WINDBARRIERS (Administrative Processing Streamlining)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009European project (2009) funded by Intelligent Energy Europe to streamline administrative and grid connection barriers for wind farm development in the EU. AEE was a key consortium partner alongside Austrian Wind Power, DONG Energy, Fraunhofer, Iberdrola, Hungarian and Polish Wind Energy Associations, Danish Wind Energy Association, and WindEurope.
• FORECASTING EXERCISE (Wind Resource Prediction)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005AEE-promoted project (2005) to analyze limitations of wind resource prediction models through a comparative Round Robin across seven wind farms. Funded by AEE, participating companies (CEZ, ECYR, Enerfín, Gas Natural, Iberdrola, IDAE, Neo Energía, OMEL, UNGE-EDP), and the PROFIT Programme.
• WindEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEE maintains a core partnership with WindEurope, the European wind energy association, holding a seat on WindEurope's Management Committee. This enables AEE to represent Spanish wind sector interests at the European level and ensure Spanish priorities are reflected in European wind energy policy.
• EDP and Vestas (Joint Training Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEE collaborates with EDP and Vestas in a joint initiative to train young people from rural areas as wind farm operation and maintenance technicians, addressing workforce development needs in the wind sector.
• ICEX España (Trade Promotion)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with ICEX Spain (trade and investment development agency) on the 4th edition of the Spanish Wind Industry Catalogue, featuring participation of over 330 companies and promoting Spanish wind industry capabilities internationally.
• Foro Eólico Marino (Offshore Wind Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEE hosts the Offshore Wind Forum (Foro Eólico Marino), which has gathered support from over 250 companies for the development of offshore wind in Spain as an opportunity for industrial and economic growth. The forum publishes a manifesto for offshore wind development.
• AEDIVE (Articulation and Business Development of Electric Mobility)minorOthersListed among AEE's collaborative organizations, representing cross-sector collaboration between wind energy and electric mobility.
• AEGE (Energy Storage Association)minorOthersListed among AEE's collaborative organizations, representing collaboration with the Spanish energy storage sector.
• Tecniberia (Engineering Consulting)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed among AEE's collaborative organizations, representing engineering consulting sector collaboration.
• Foro para la Electrificación (Forum for Electrification)minorOthersListed among AEE's collaborative organizations, representing collaboration on electrification and renewable energy transition.
• Red Renovable (Renewable Network)minorOthersListed among AEE's collaborative organizations, representing the Spanish renewable energy advocacy network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• American Clean Power Association (ACP): US trade association representing wind, storage, transmission and clean energy industries. Broader mandate than AEE but the closest functional US analogue for national wind energy advocacy and intelligence.
• WindEurope: European-level wind energy association headquartered in Brussels. AEE holds a seat on WindEurope's Management Committee, and the two share overlapping mandate (advocacy, intelligence, events) making WindEurope the closest analogue one tier above AEE.
• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): Global wind industry council providing market intelligence, policy advocacy and events across all major wind markets. GWEC's activities parallel AEE's, but at global rather than national scope.

Direct peers

• Vindindustrien: Danish wind industry association representing manufacturers, developers and utilities in the historical home of modern wind. Functionally equivalent to AEE in mandate and structure.
• France Énergie Éolienne: French national wind energy association representing developers and manufacturers in France. Closest direct peer in structure (national wind trade body) and activities (advocacy, training, intelligence, member events) to AEE in a neighbouring Iberian/Gallic market.
• ANEV (Asociación Mexicana de Energía Eólica): Mexican wind energy association that has jointly participated with AEE in EU-funded SIMULWIND and SKILLWIND training projects. Same membership-association model in a different geography.
• World Wind Energy Association (WWEA): International wind energy association promoting wind deployment through events, working groups and publications. Shares AEE's community-led mission and member-driven structure, operating at a global rather than national scale.
• RenewableUK: UK trade association for wind, wave and tidal energy developers. A direct peer in terms of national representation of wind energy, advocacy, member services and industry events.
• BWE Bundesverband WindEnergie: Germany's national wind energy association representing a much larger installed base. Direct functional peer to AEE across advocacy, member services and policy influence, with comparable training and intelligence programs.

Others

• ICEX España Trade and Investment: Spanish state agency that co-publishes AEE's Spanish Wind Industry Catalogue. Comparable to AEE's role in promoting the wind sector internationally, though ICEX operates across all Spanish industries, not just wind.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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