Nordex

Nordex SE is a German wind-energy company that designs, manufactures, sells and services wind turbines, with a principal focus on onshore installations. The company was founded in Give, Denmark, in 1985 and later developed its corporate and industrial base in Germany. Its management is headquartered in Hamburg, while the company’s principal production location has been associated with Rostock. Nordex operates internationally through branches, subsidiaries and production facilities serving markets in Europe and other regions. Nordex’s business is centered on utility-scale and commercial onshore wind turbines rather than a broad portfolio of unrelated energy technologies. Its activities cover turbine engineering, rotor and nacelle technology, production, project-related sales, installation support, maintenance and other lifecycle services. The company’s product development has historically addressed different wind regimes and site conditions, including strong-wind, medium-wind and low-wind locations. This approach has allowed Nordex to offer turbines with different rotor diameters, rated capacities and hub-height configurations while using common platform technologies where practical. A significant early milestone came in 1995, when Nordex became the first company to mass-produce a 1 MW wind turbine booster, according to the referenced company history. The company later expanded its technology range through the Gamma platform, which included turbines in approximately the 2.4 MW to 2.5 MW class. Models such as the N90/2500, N100/2500 and N117/2400 were developed for differing wind conditions, with the N117/2400 aimed particularly at lower-wind sites. Nordex broadened its position in the early 2000s through the integration of the bankrupt Südwind Babcock-Borsig wind-turbine business. From 2001, Nordex continued producing Südwind-related turbines in the 1.5 MW class under license, including the ProTec MD 1,500 kW and related S-series designs. This transaction added technology and product heritage during a period when the wind industry was moving toward larger and more powerful machines. In 2013 Nordex introduced its Delta turbine platform. Series production began in January 2014 after prototypes had been installed in 2013. The initial Delta range included the N100/3300 for stronger-wind sites and the N117/3000 for medium-wind conditions. The platform used three-stage gearboxes and doubly fed asynchronous generators, while drawing on rotor-blade technology developed for the Gamma family. Later development of the Delta4000 platform extended Nordex’s offering into larger onshore turbine ratings and became one of the company’s principal commercial product families. The company changed scale and ownership structure in 2016, when the wind-turbine manufacturing business of Spanish conglomerate Acciona, Acciona Windpower, merged with Nordex’s operations. The combination created the Nordex Group and gave Acciona S.A. a major shareholder position. The transaction strengthened Nordex’s international reach and manufacturing footprint, including production and commercial activity in Latin America, India, Mexico, Poland and Spain. Nordex states that it had installed turbines with aggregate capacity of approximately 50 GW in more than 40 countries by the end of 2023. Its international manufacturing and service network supports customers across multiple wind markets, although the company remains principally associated with onshore wind. Key current offerings referenced in the source material include the Delta4000 family and the N163/5.X turbine. Nordex is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker NDX1. Its present positioning is that of a specialized, technology-led wind-turbine supplier serving developers, utilities and other owners of onshore wind projects. Nordex SE is a German wind turbine manufacturer focusing on onshore wind technology, offering complete solutions from turbines to services. The company operates globally and is a significant player in the wind industry. Nordex stated that by the end of 2023 it had installed turbines representing approximately 50 GW of capacity across more than 40 countries. Its international manufacturing and service network supports customers in multiple wind markets, although the company remains primarily associated with onshore wind. Current principal products referenced in the material include the Delta4000 series and the N163/5.X turbine. Nordex is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker NDX1. Its current positioning is as a technology-focused, internationally operating onshore wind-turbine supplier serving developers, utilities and other onshore wind-project owners.

Nordex was established in 1985 in Give, Denmark, during the early expansion of the modern wind-power industry. The business subsequently developed into a German-centered wind-turbine manufacturer, with management in Hamburg and industrial operations associated with Rostock and other production locations. From its early years, Nordex concentrated on the design and manufacture of wind turbines for onshore applications. In 1995 Nordex reached an important technology and manufacturing milestone by becoming the first company to mass-produce a 1 MW wind-turbine booster, as described in the referenced history. The achievement reflected the broader industry trend toward larger turbines capable of producing more electricity from each project site. Nordex continued to expand its product range and engineering capabilities as wind-farm developers increasingly required different turbine configurations for different wind regimes. During the early 2000s Nordex absorbed the wind-turbine business of the bankrupt Südwind Babcock-Borsig company. The integration took effect on October 1, 2001. Nordex subsequently continued producing Südwind-related turbines in the 1.5 MW class under license. These included the ProTec MD 1,500 kW and related S-series designs, including the S70 and later S77. The transaction brought additional technology and product continuity to Nordex at a time when turbine ratings were increasing rapidly. By 2013 Nordex’s third-generation portfolio included the Gamma family, with turbine ratings in the approximately 2.4 MW and 2.5 MW range. The Gamma series included the N90/2500, N100/2500 and N117/2400. These variants were designed for different site conditions: the N90/2500 addressed stronger-wind locations, the N100/2500 was offered in high-speed and low-speed versions, and the N117/2400 was developed especially for low-wind sites. Their hub-height configurations extended across a broad range, allowing developers to adapt turbine selection to local resource and terrain conditions. Nordex introduced its Delta class in 2013, with series production beginning in January 2014 after prototypes had been installed during 2013. The first referenced Delta models were the N100/3300, intended for strong-wind sites, and the N117/3000, aimed at medium-wind conditions. Both used rotor-blade technology derived from the Gamma series, with modifications to the N117 blades for the higher loads associated with its wind-class specification. The turbines used three-stage gearboxes and doubly fed asynchronous generators. The Delta family later developed into the Delta4000 platform, one of Nordex’s principal current product families. A major corporate turning point occurred in 2016, when Nordex combined with Acciona Windpower, the wind-turbine manufacturing business of Spanish conglomerate Acciona. The transaction created the Nordex Group and materially expanded the company’s international manufacturing and commercial presence. Acciona S.A. became the principal shareholder, with approximately 47% of outstanding shares according to the cited material. The combined group maintained or developed production activities in Germany, Brazil, India, Mexico, Poland and Spain, while operating branches and subsidiaries in numerous countries. Nordex’s subsequent business has remained focused on onshore wind turbines and associated services. The company sells equipment internationally and supports projects through service and lifecycle activities. Its referenced product portfolio includes the Delta4000 family and the N163/5.X. By the end of 2023, Nordex stated that its installed fleet represented approximately 50 GW of capacity across more than 40 countries. The company is publicly listed in Germany under the ticker NDX1 and continues to operate as an active specialist supplier in the global onshore wind market.

• 2023

  Installed fleet reaches approximately 50 GW

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Nordex reports installed wind-turbine capacity of around 50 GW across more than 40 countries by the end of the year.

• 2016

  Acciona Windpower combines with Nordex

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Acciona Windpower’s wind-turbine manufacturing business merges with Nordex, forming the Nordex Group.

• 2014

  Delta enters series production

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Series production of the Delta platform begins in January after prototype installations in the preceding year.

• 2013

  Delta turbine platform introduced

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Nordex introduces the Delta class, including the N100/3300 and N117/3000, for different wind conditions.

• 2001

  Südwind Babcock-Borsig business integrated

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Nordex takes over and integrates the bankrupt Südwind Babcock-Borsig wind-turbine business and continues licensed production of related 1.5 MW turbines.

• 1995

  Mass production of a 1 MW turbine booster

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Nordex becomes the first company identified in the reference history to mass-produce a 1 MW wind-turbine booster.

• 1985

  Nordex is founded in Denmark

  [1]Nordexen.wikipedia.org

  Nordex is established in Give, Denmark, beginning its development as a wind-turbine company.

Technology-focused, internationally operating onshore wind-turbine manufacturer serving utility-scale and commercial wind projects.

• Onshore wind-turbine platform

  Gamma series

  Nordex’s Gamma family comprised turbines in approximately the 2.4 MW to 2.5 MW class. The range included the N90/2500 for stronger-wind locations, the N100/2500 in high-speed and low-speed versions, and the N117/2400 for low-wind sites. The platform used different rotor diameters and hub-height configurations to adapt turbine selection to local wind conditions and terrain.

• Onshore wind turbine

  N90/2500

  A Gamma-family turbine rated at approximately 2.5 MW and developed for strong-wind conditions. Its configuration formed part of Nordex’s third-generation product range in Europe, Africa and North America.

• Onshore wind turbine

  N100/2500

  A 2.5 MW Gamma-family turbine offered in high-speed and low-speed versions. The two configurations enabled the model to serve sites with different wind-resource characteristics.

• Onshore wind turbine

  N117/2400

  A Gamma-series turbine rated at approximately 2.4 MW and designed especially for low-wind regions. Its large rotor and available tall-hub configurations were intended to improve energy capture at sites with comparatively modest wind speeds.

• Onshore wind-turbine platform · 2013

  Delta platform

  Introduced in 2013, the Delta platform initially included the N100/3300 for strong-wind sites and the N117/3000 for medium-wind conditions. The turbines used three-stage gearboxes and doubly fed asynchronous generators, while incorporating rotor-blade technology related to the earlier Gamma family.

• Onshore wind-turbine platform

  Delta4000

  The Delta4000 is a later-generation Nordex platform and one of the company’s principal flagship offerings. It extends the Delta product concept toward larger and more capable onshore turbines for utility-scale wind projects.

• Onshore wind turbine

  N163/5.X

  The N163/5.X is a large onshore turbine associated with Nordex’s current product portfolio. Its designation indicates a rotor diameter of approximately 163 metres and a flexible rating in the 5 MW class, supporting projects seeking higher output from each turbine location.

• Energy services

  Wind-turbine services

  Nordex provides services connected with the operational life of wind turbines, including maintenance-related support, technical assistance, spare parts and other lifecycle activities. These services complement the company’s equipment sales and help customers manage turbine availability over project operating periods.

• 2016

  Combination with Acciona WindpowerM&A

  Background

  Nordex sought greater scale and international reach in a consolidating wind-turbine market.

  Action taken

  The wind-turbine manufacturing business of Acciona Windpower merged with Nordex to form the Nordex Group.

  Aftermath

  Acciona S.A. became the main shareholder with approximately 47% of outstanding shares according to the cited reference, while the combined group expanded its production and market presence.

  Source

• 2013

  Launch of the Delta platformProduct launch

  Background

  Nordex needed larger and more differentiated onshore turbines for strong- and medium-wind sites as the industry moved beyond the company’s earlier Gamma generation.

  Action taken

  The company introduced the Delta class, initially comprising the N100/3300 and N117/3000, with prototypes installed in 2013.

  Aftermath

  The platform entered series production in January 2014 and subsequently developed into the Delta4000 family.

  Source

• 2001

  Integration of Südwind Babcock-BorsigM&A

  Background

  The Südwind Babcock-Borsig wind-turbine business had become bankrupt, creating an opportunity for Nordex to acquire and continue parts of its product and technology base.

  Action taken

  Nordex fully integrated the business on October 1, 2001, and continued licensed production of Südwind-related turbines in the 1.5 MW class.

  Aftermath

  The transaction expanded Nordex’s product heritage and enabled continued production of models associated with the Südwind and ProTec lines.

  Source

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2026.10.22

  Nordex enters the New Zealand wind energy market[3]Nordex进入新西兰风能市场energy-pedia.com

  Nordex received its first order from New Zealand for 40 wind turbines with a total capacity of 192 MW for a wind farm in Otago. The order marks Nordex’s entry into the New Zealand wind energy market.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2020.11.03

  RWE completes acquisition of Nordex’s 2.7GW project pipeline[4]RWE完成收购Nordex的2.7吉瓦项目储备windpowermonthly.com

  RWE completed its acquisition from Nordex of a 2.7GW pipeline of European onshore wind and solar PV projects, including Nordex’s European project development team.

• 2020.05.05

  Reported2020.05.05

  Nordex withdraws 2020 guidance[5]Nordex撤回2020财年业绩指引finanznachrichten.de

  Nordex decided to withdraw its guidance for financial year 2020 because of the worldwide effects of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic on its business.

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1. 1Nordexen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Nordex official websitenordex-online.com
3. 3Nordex进入新西兰风能市场energy-pedia.com
4. 4RWE完成收购Nordex的2.7吉瓦项目储备windpowermonthly.com
5. 5Nordex撤回2020财年业绩指引finanznachrichten.de