Company Profile
? Vensys are a small German turbine manufacturer developing direct-drive wind turbine technology.
Previously related to Permapower, in 2005, Vensys installed their first turbine in China through partner
company Goldwind. See
www.vensys.de
UK Involvement
? No Vensys turbines are installed in the UK at present. UK is seen as a target market.
Top Selling Turbines
? Current products are Vensys 62/64 (1.2 MW).
? Next products are Vensys 77 (1.5MW), for small-series production in 2006/7
and Vensys 92 (2.5MW), for small-series production in 2007/8.
Markets
? China (under licence), Japan, Germany, Western Europe, Spain (under licence).
Key Relevant In-House Manufacturing Locations
? No in-house manufacturing
? Partner in Saarbrücken, Germany (nacelles and hubs)
Purchasing Function
? Based in Saarbrücken.
Strategy
? No in-house manufacturing.