Chinese offshore turbines could compete in Europe within a few years
The timing of Chinese turbines manufacturers entering the European offshore wind market has been debated for years – but recent developments may bring that reality closer.
Mingyang's announcement that they are ready to build a fully integrated factory in the UK is a signal that Chinese OEMs are ready and waiting to enter Europe on larger scale. Whether their plans will be confirmed is yet to be seen…
At Aegir Insights, we’ve explored this topic in a twin series of reports (available to our clients on the Aegir Platform) – from the complex regulatory hurdles Chinese OEMs must overcome to the possible entry pathways into Europe, from direct imports to full-scale local production.
Multiple Chinese manufacturers – including Goldwind, Envision Energy, and Ming Yang Smart Energy – are already active globally in the onshore market and several of them appear to have European ambitions within offshore wind.
Curious about when and how Chinese turbines might enter the European offshore market?
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