Nordex Lands Three U.S. Wind Orders Exceeding 480 MW, With Turbines to Be Built at Iowa Factory

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Nordex Lands Three U.S. Wind Orders Exceeding 480 MW, With Turbines to Be Built at Iowa Factory

Updated on Aug 04, 2026, 04:28 PM IST
Written & Edited by Ashish

The Nordex Group has secured three new wind energy orders in the United States with a combined capacity of more than 480 megawatts, the Hamburg-based turbine manufacturer announced on August 4, 2026. The contracts cover the supply of 81 N163/5.X turbines and will be manufactured at the company's production facility in Iowa.

Deal Details and Project Scope

The three orders together represent one of the more substantial tranches of U.S. business Nordex has disclosed publicly in recent months. Each contract will be delivered in accordance with customer-specific requirements, the company said.

 

Nordex did not disclose the names of the customers or the projects, which is consistent with the company's standard practice for commercially sensitive announcements.

The turbine model at the center of all three contracts is the N163/5.X, a machine from Nordex's onshore lineup that falls within the company's stated product focus on the 4 to 7 megawatt-plus class.

 

A total of 81 units will be supplied across the three projects. The company said the orders further strengthen its presence in the U.S. market, without providing specifics on project locations or anticipated commissioning timelines.

 

Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Nordex confirmed that the turbines for these three projects will be produced at its manufacturing plant in Iowa. The company operates a broader production network that includes factories in Germany, Spain, Brazil, India, and the United States.

 

The Iowa facility positions Nordex to supply U.S. projects with domestically manufactured equipment, a factor that has taken on increasing importance for developers navigating domestic content considerations in the American wind market.

The company's manufacturing footprint in the United States has been a recurring element in its U.S. commercial strategy. By anchoring production in Iowa, Nordex is able to fulfill orders without relying exclusively on international logistics chains, which can be subject to cost volatility and lead-time uncertainty.

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Executive Commentary

Manav Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Nordex North America, described the orders as evidence of the trust that customers place in the company's delivery and service capabilities.

 

"These new orders reflect once again the trust our customers place in Nordex and in our ability to deliver and service projects reliably and efficiently," Sharma said in the announcement. "We are grateful for that confidence."

Sharma pointed to several factors underpinning the company's commercial momentum in the region, including customer partnerships, the execution and service capabilities of Nordex's teams, and the company's manufacturing base. "Our focus remains on delivering value and supporting our customers' long-term energy goals," he added.

The comments reflect a broader effort by Nordex to position its North American business as one driven by reliable project execution as much as by the technical specifications of its turbine hardware. The company has emphasized service capability alongside supply as a competitive differentiator in the U.S. market.

Company Background and Market Position

Nordex Group was founded in 1985 and has since commissioned more than 64 gigawatts of wind power capacity across more than 40 markets worldwide. The company generated consolidated sales of approximately USD 8.75 billion in 2025 and currently employs more than 11,100 people globally.

The company's product portfolio is concentrated on onshore turbines in the 4 to 7 megawatt-plus range. Nordex has stated that this class of turbine is designed specifically to address the requirements of markets where available land is limited, and grid capacity is constrained. A global service network supports turbine operations after installation.

Nordex SE is listed on both the MDAX and TecDAX indices of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ISIN DE000A0D6554. The company is headquartered in Rostock, Germany, with additional operational presence in Hamburg and Chicago among other locations.

U.S. Market Context

The United States has been an active market for onshore wind development, and Nordex has been working to expand its footprint there. The three orders announced on August 4 add to the company's existing pipeline of U.S. projects and demonstrate continued demand from American developers for the N163/5.X turbine platform.

By manufacturing in Iowa and maintaining a dedicated North American executive team, Nordex has structured its U.S. operations to respond to the specific demands of the market.

 

The announcement of more than 480 megawatts across three separate contracts in a single disclosure underscores the scale of activity the company is pursuing in the region.

The company said the new projects will be delivered in line with customer-specific requirements, suggesting that each of the three contracts carries distinct configuration or delivery conditions tailored to the individual buyer's project needs.

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