The European arm of Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd, the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, has become a member of Norwegian Offshore Wind, an industry organisation representing nearly 300 companies across Norway’s offshore wind value chain. The development strengthens the company’s efforts to expand its presence in Europe while engaging with established offshore wind stakeholders in the region.
Commenting on the membership, Horatio Evers, CEO Ming Yang Europe, said: “Norway is the birthplace of floating offshore wind, and Norwegian Offshore Wind has built an industry community that we genuinely want to learn from and contribute to. Our ambition in Europe is to manufacture locally, partner locally and innovate locally.” Norway has set a target of reaching 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040, with floating wind expected to play a significant role. Ming Yang has been pursuing opportunities in this area through its OceanX floating offshore wind platform.
The latest move follows the company’s recent admission to the German Offshore Wind Association (BWO) and aligns with its broader European expansion strategy centred on local production and regional partnerships. Referring to wider offshore wind ambitions across the region, Evers stated: “The ambitions agreed at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg earlier this year, 300 GW of offshore wind by 2050, 15 GW installed annually from 2031, make one thing clear: this transition will only succeed if European and international technology providers pull together,” adding that Ming Yang intends to contribute to those goals. Norwegian Offshore Wind represents another step in the company’s efforts to deepen engagement with the European market.
Ming Yang has continued exploring opportunities across Europe despite challenges in entering a market largely dominated by established European suppliers. In March, the UK government blocked the company’s proposed manufacturing hub in the Scottish Highlands, citing national security concerns. Reports earlier in May indicated that the manufacturer was evaluating alternative factory locations in Europe, including Spain. Separately, it was announced on Thursday that Ming Yang will also consider investing in an offshore wind project in Canada.