Top 7 China Wind Power Companies 2025
China's wind power market installed over 70 GW of new capacity in 2025, maintaining its position as the world's largest wind energy market. Chinese wind turbine manufacturers dominate global installations, with four Chinese companies in the global top five by installed capacity. Offshore wind is a major growth driver, with China accounting for 60%+ of global offshore wind installations. Turbine size continues to increase, with 16MW+ offshore turbines entering commercial deployment.
TL;DR: China installed 70+ GW wind capacity in 2025. Goldwind leads with 15%+ domestic market share while Mingyang Smart Energy operates the world's largest 18MW offshore wind turbine. China accounts for 60%+ of global offshore wind installations.
Top Companies
Goldwind (金风科技)
15%+ China market shareGoldwind is China's largest wind turbine manufacturer with 15%+ domestic market share and cumulative installations exceeding 110 GW globally. Its permanent magnet direct drive (PMDD) turbines range from 2MW to 16MW, and it is expanding into wind farm development, operation, and green hydrogen integration.
Envision Energy (远景能源)
Smart wind + energy storageEnvision Energy is China's second-largest wind turbine manufacturer and a leading smart energy company. Its intelligent wind turbines with IoT sensors and AI-powered optimization achieve 5-10% higher energy yield than conventional turbines. Envision also operates the world's largest battery energy storage integration business.
Mingyang Smart Energy (明阳智能)
18MW offshore turbineMingyang operates the world's largest commercially deployed offshore wind turbine at 18MW, with a 22MW turbine under development. It specializes in ultra-large offshore turbines and floating wind foundations, and is expanding into European and Southeast Asian offshore wind markets.
Windey (运达股份)
Fastest-growing turbine makerWindey is China's fastest-growing wind turbine manufacturer, with installations growing 30%+ annually. It provides both onshore (2-10MW) and offshore (8-16MW) turbines, with particularly strong presence in China's low-wind-speed regions through its high-efficiency turbine designs.
Dongfang Electric (东方电气)
Offshore wind leaderDongfang Electric is a major power equipment manufacturer with significant wind turbine operations, particularly in offshore wind. Its 18MW offshore turbines are deployed in China's largest offshore wind farms, and it is expanding into international offshore wind projects in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Shanghai Electric (上海电气)
Offshore + integrated energyShanghai Electric is a leading offshore wind turbine manufacturer with 10GW+ of cumulative offshore installations. It provides large offshore turbines (up to 16MW) and integrated offshore wind solutions including substations and grid connection. It is also developing floating offshore wind technology.
CRRC Wind Power (中车风电)
Rail-to-wind diversificationCRRC, the world's largest rail equipment manufacturer, has diversified into wind energy with its wind turbine division. It leverages its electrical drivetrain expertise from rail technology to produce highly reliable onshore turbines, with growing market share in China's wind power equipment market.
Comparison Table
| Company | Core Strength | Max Turbine Size | Installations | Offshore Presence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwind | PMDD technology | 16MW offshore | 110+ GW total | Growing |
| Envision | Smart + IoT | 15MW offshore | 80+ GW total | Strong |
| Mingyang | Ultra-large offshore | 18MW offshore | 50+ GW total | Leader |
| Windey | Low-wind efficiency | 16MW offshore | 30+ GW total | Emerging |
| Dongfang | Offshore platforms | 18MW offshore | 25+ GW total | Strong |
| Shanghai Electric | Offshore integration | 16MW offshore | 10+ GW offshore | Leader |
| CRRC Wind | Drivetrain expertise | 10MW onshore | 20+ GW total | Developing |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much wind capacity does China have installed?
China's cumulative wind power capacity exceeded 500 GW in 2024, with 70+ GW of new installations. Onshore wind accounts for 400+ GW and offshore wind for 100+ GW. China has the world's largest wind fleet, more than double the second-largest (US at 160 GW).
How competitive are Chinese wind turbines globally?
Chinese wind turbines are 20-30% cheaper than Western equivalents (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE) with comparable reliability and performance. Goldwind and Envision are the world's top 2 turbine suppliers by annual installations. However, Chinese turbines face trade barriers in the US and scrutiny in Europe over supply chain security.
What is driving offshore wind growth in China?
China's offshore wind has grown from 1 GW in 2018 to 100+ GW in 2024, driven by: (1) coastal province renewable energy mandates, (2) declining offshore wind costs (RMB 3-4/kWh), (3) ultra-large turbines reducing balance-of-system costs, (4) grid infrastructure improvements, and (5) floating offshore technology enabling deep-water sites.
What is the trend in wind turbine size?
Wind turbine size is growing rapidly: onshore turbines have grown from 2-3MW to 8-10MW (rotor diameter 200m+), while offshore turbines have grown from 5-6MW to 16-18MW (rotor diameter 250m+). Larger turbines reduce the number of foundations needed per GW, cutting installation costs by 15-20% per GW. 20MW+ turbines are expected by 2026.
How does wind power compete with solar in China?
Solar is cheaper per kWh (USD 0.02-0.03) than wind (USD 0.03-0.05 for onshore), but wind has advantages: (1) higher capacity factor in northern/western regions, (2) complementary generation profile (wind at night), (3) offshore wind serves coastal load centers, (4) wind uses less land per GW. China installs both at massive scale as part of its renewable energy transition.