Wind Tower Market

Global Wind Tower Market Size (2024-2029):

The Global Wind Tower Market Size estimated at US$ 32.56 billion in 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 54.31 billion by 2029 from US$ 35.46 billion in 2024 growing at a CAGR of 8.90% during the forecast period 2024-2029.

MARKET SCENARIO

Wind towers find their use primarily in hot, dry climates. It is employed primarily for the purpose of generating a cooling effect. A prerequisite for the use of the wind tower is that the site where the wind tower is installed must have a fairly constant and good wind speed. A wind tower works in different ways. In addition, it also works in the presence and absence of wind and according to the time of day. Wind towers are tall buildings that support wind turbines and their parts. The tower contains the turbine rotor and nacelle, as well as the blades to safely clear the ground. The wind turbine is positioned at an optimal height to produce electrical energy from the wind. Larger capacity turbines require high wind speed. Therefore, for efficient power generation, the height of the wind tower is a vital factor as the wind speed increases with the height of the turbine. Also, tall towers have less turbulence, thus maximizing the performance of tall wind power plants. The structure and the nacelle are the main factors when choosing a wind turbine. In addition, the material employed, the weight and the size of the turbine are the main factors on which the resistance of the turbine depends.

MARKET TRENDS

The wind is considered one of the cleanest sources of electricity generation and is experiencing a steady increase in the call. This factor is likely to drive the worldwide market for wind towers for years to come. Wind turbines use wind energy for the production of electricity. The energy found in the wind is capable of turning the blades around a rotor, which is attached to the main shaft that rotates around a generator for the production of electricity. A wind tower functions as a support structure for the wind turbine and other components of the wind turbine.

MARKET DRIVERS

To reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, various governments in all regions are looking for alternative energy sources.

Since wind power is one of the most efficient alternatives to conventional fossil fuel-based energy, the industry is predicted to see strong expansion during the foreseen period. The expansion of the worldwide market for wind towers is driven by the modernization of the wind power generation segment, as well as government policies that provide an enabling environment for wind power generation. In addition, ongoing projects also add momentum to the global wind tower market during the evaluation period. Various government initiatives are promoting the use and awareness of the benefits of using wind energy, which is likely to act as a stimulus for the worldwide market for wind towers. The expansion of this sector is due to the escalating call for clean and reliable energy to reduce worldwide carbon emissions and maintain the ecological balance by producing electricity from renewable resources.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The high initial investment cost of projects with high maintenance costs and logistical problems can hamper the market for wind towers.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

The global wind tower market has created immense job opportunities for a skilled workforce worldwide. Wind tower manufacturing requires a skilled workforce, which creates an opportunity for skilled workers in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and various other fields of manufacturing. This, combined with the depletion of fossil fuels and the escalating call for environmentally friendly energy sources, indirectly creates many opportunities for market expansion.

MARKET CHALLENGES

The wind tower market exhibits some moderation, for example, high initial speculations, transportation and coordination problems, a lack of a talented workforce, and the capricious nature of the wind. These elements can constitute a roadblock in the expansion of the worldwide market for wind turbine towers.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Wind Tower Market Analysis By Type of Towers

Tubular steel towers are currently the industry standard, but the use of hybrid towers is also escalating with the development of lighter but stronger materials.

Global Wind Tower Market Analysis By Application Type

With land becoming a precious commodity, many wind farms now move across the oceans. This will result in a higher call for offshore wind towers, allowing this segment to show a higher expansion rate than the onshore segment.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Geographically, Asia-Pacific is a major revenue generator for the worldwide wind power market, where China, Japan, and India are considered the top countries due to electricity calls, rapid urbanization, and technological advances. Investments in wind towers are based on the nacelle and the turbine. The strength and stability of a wind tower are influenced by material and weight. The market is mainly influenced by the design of a wind tower. Therefore, wind towers for onshore applications are markedly different from towers for offshore use. Currently, wind energy is in an expansion phase. This is due to the escalating call for electricity, worldwide initiatives to use more renewable and unconventional energy sources, and the need to limit carbon emissions. European governments and the EU as a whole have supported wind projects with favorable incentives, as part of their carbon reduction targets. The Europe region is currently the market leader for wind towers, followed by North America. Asia-Pacific is supposed to grow during the foreseen period for many reasons. Factors include escalating wind power generation capacity, strict environmental regulations for emissions from the combustion of conventional fuels, promoting calls for larger blades, and escalated government support for wind power projects. China currently has the most wind energy projects in the planning and construction stages, followed by Japan and South Korea.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL WIND TOWER MARKET

Companies playing a prominent role in the global wind tower market include Vestas Wind Systems A/S, CS Wind Corporation, Siemens AG, WINDAR Renovables, Trinity Structural Towers, Inc., ENERCON GmbH, Shanghai Taisheng Wind Power Equipment Co. Ltd., KGW SchwerinerMaschinen-und Anlagenbau GmbH, Suzlon Energy Limited and General Electric Company, and Others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE GLOBAL WIND TOWER MARKET

• Denmark-based wind company Vestas announced that it has launched a new turbine variant optimized for low and ultra-low wind project conditions in India. The turbine would be manufactured and purchased locally in the country.
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has declared that it has introduced its latest turbine, in the Indian onshore wind industry. Siemens said that the new wind turbine is specially designed and optimized for the wind conditions in India and aims to offer the lowest possible cost of energy (LCoE) with high reliability.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL WIND TOWER MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global wind tower market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type of towers, application type and region.

By Type of Towers

• Concrete
• Lattice
• Tubular steel
• Hybrid towers

By Application Type

• Onshore
• Offshore

By Region

• North America 
• Europe 
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America 
• Middle East & Africa