Wind Turbine Supply Chain Strategies, 2009-2020

Abstract

With the global wind turbine industry anticipating economic recovery and a period of unprecedented growth starting in 2010, wind turbine component suppliers are adapting their strategies to take on the challenges of a more global, larger-scale, and more technically complex supply chain. Following years of sellers' markets, the global recession and the resulting slowdown in 2009 have forced component suppliers to prepare for a resurgent market in which intense competition will leave little room for long lead times, low quality, and high prices.

Suppliers of blades, bearings, gearboxes, generators, and towers are taking advantage of the present market weakness to realign their strategies in parallel with shifting demand for larger turbines delivered in more markets which require higher performance levels. This realignment has included relocating facilities to minimize transport costs, investing in larger model production lines, and focusing on performance improvement with technology innovations.

EER' s new study, Wind Turbine Supply Chain Strategies, 2009 - 2020, provides analysis of wind turbine market trends at this critical juncture for the industry, starting with the evolving supply chain strategies of wind turbine OEMs, and focusing on the strategies of key component suppliers, their products, and their market growth prospects within the context of the global wind turbine industry. EER' s study analyzes each of the main component segments of the wind turbine industry, providing market forecasts, competitive analysis, and company profiles.

• Blade suppliers seek local positioning as industry expands globally, product size scales.
• Gearbox players catching up with demand, seeking to improve turbine integration.
• Bearings industry remains committed to wind turbine supply, building global customer base.
• Generator segment moving to lighter, more efficient solutions beyond 2 MW.
• Tower suppliers scaling to local demand, expanding service offer in key markets.

STUDY HIGHLIGHTS

Component Supply Chain Positioning

• Outsourcing
• Market Fragmentation
• Product Trends (1.5 to 3MW)
• Competition
• Market Positioning

Strategy Profiles

• Blade Manufacturers
• Gearbox Suppliers
• Bearings Suppliers
• Generator Suppliers
• Tower Manufacturers

Global Wind Turbine Market Forecasts

• Onshore and Offshore Forecasts to 2020
• Market forecasts by Turbine Size
• Demand forecasts by Component Size

Wind Turbine OEM Supply Chain Strategies

• Vertical Integration vs Outsourcing
• Geographic Footprints

Component Market Trend Analysis

• Component Supply Trends
• Product and Technology Strategies
• OEM Blade Market Trends
• Bearing Market Trends
• Gearbox Market Trends
• Tower Market Trends

Global Wind Turbine Component Market Forecasts, 2009-2020

• By Component
• By Product Segment

Company' s Description

Emerging Energy Research is a leading research and advisory firm analyzing clean and renewable energy markets on a global basis.

In addition to market studies, Emerging Energy Research offers research advisory services, which provide a continuous stream of business intelligence, competitive analysis and strategic advice. Clients receive detailed Market Forecasts, Strategy Papers, On Point briefings and Analyst access to help them meet a variety of needs within their organization.