Overview

The Chinese wind turbine manufacturing industry has grown exponentially over the past decade as a result of a voracious demand for power generally and green power specifically. This note from Allen & Overy examines the growth of the Chinese wind energy market and the resulting turbine manufacturing industry, as well as the industry’s international expansion.

It includes the development of the industry’s legal framework and market as well as an overview of Chinese participation in the European wind market. The final section tracks the Chinese turbine manufacturing sector’s expansion into the US, analyzes the challenges it faces in penetrating the market and provides thoughts on how it may overcome these challenges.