Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy is aiming to break into the Nordic offshore wind market by supplying turbines for two major Danish offshore wind farms to be developed by Swedish energy company Vattenfall.
The projects, recently awarded to Vattenfall by the Danish Energy Agency, are part of Denmark’s continued expansion of offshore renewable energy.
According to EnergyWatch and Briefs, Ming Yang is among the companies seeking to supply turbines for the projects. However, the prospect of using a Chinese supplier has sparked political debate in Denmark.
Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Lars Aagaard, has said he would prefer not to see Chinese turbines used, citing concerns over the security and resilience of critical energy infrastructure. While the Danish government does not choose the supplier, the comments increase pressure ahead of Vattenfall’s procurement decision.
A contract would mark a significant breakthrough for Ming Yang in Northern Europe, where offshore wind has traditionally been dominated by European manufacturers such as Denmark’s Vestas and Siemens Gamesa.
The bid also reflects China’s growing ambitions in the global renewable energy sector. Earlier this year, Ming Yang announced plans to establish a manufacturing base in Europe after the UK government withdrew support for a proposed turbine factory in Scotland over national security concerns.
For Vattenfall, the supplier decision will involve balancing price, technical performance and supply-chain considerations in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
The outcome is expected to be closely watched across Europe’s wind industry as Chinese manufacturers seek a larger role in the continent’s renewable energy transition.
