Small Wind Turbine Market Size - By Axis (Horizontal (HAWTs), Vertical (VAWTs)), By Installation (Rooftop, Standalone), By Capacity (< 3 kW, 3 to 10 kW, > 10 to 50 kW, > 50 to 100 kW), By Application (Residential, Commercial), Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Small Wind Turbine Market

The global small wind turbine market size was valued at USD 3.63 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2025 to 2034. Ongoing upgrades & variations in OWTs owing to continuous improvements in foundation designs, turbine blades, and rotation technologies will complement the industry potential.
 

Major manufacturers across the globe are focused on developing effective turbine solutions and delivering optimized & standardized products equipped with enhanced efficiencies, environmental compatibility, power output, and effective thermodynamic cycles, which will positively impact the business scenario.
 

Small wind turbines are increasingly being adopted in emerging markets and developing countries, offering low-cost, decentralized energy solution for rural electrification in areas of Africa and Asia. Growing interest in urban wind turbines, to capture wind energy from multidirectional wind flows and their lower noise levels will augment the small wind turbine market landscape.
 

New turbine designs, advancements in turbine blade design, aerodynamics, controller technology, and materials and introduction of government programs and financial incentives will make small wind systems more attractive to potential buyers. In addition, growing use of micro turbines for residential use to reduce their electricity bills and achieve energy independence will set to augment the market growth.
 

The business scenario will be propelled by the increasing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the rising adoption of renewables. For Example, EU aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from 1990 levels by 2030. Furthermore, accelerated electrification across the developing economies along with shifting consumer focus to reduce the dependency on conventional power sources will positively influence the market statistics.
 

Small Wind Turbine Market Trends

• Ongoing developments to improve systems offering lower component costs and enhanced suitability for adverse environments will sway the business trends. Substitution of high-cost materials with low-cost materials, such as nickel and aluminum along with incentivization of the economies of scale will augment the market landscape.
   
• Furthermore, surging demand to provide enhanced energy security has led to increased investments in wind power plants, thereby strengthening the product demand. According to the GWEC 2024, wind energy installations were up by 50% in 2023 in comparison to that in 2022.
   
• Ongoing introduction of next-generation solutions coupled with extensive efforts by major players to develop the performance & efficiency of small turbines, will fuel the business dynamics. For instance, in October 2022, NTU Singapore researchers designed a reduced-cost wind harvester that can generate electricity at a wind speed of minimum 2 m/s.
   
• Furthermore, wind power is significantly more efficient and affordable. This is why they have already developed a good market share. Growing international partnerships and inorganic growth ventures will drive the business outlook. For instance, Vestas entered in an agreement with TPI Composites to provide V163-4.5 MW and V236-15.0 MW wind turbines to strengthen the wind energy supply chain.
   

Small Wind Turbine Market Analysis

• Based on installation, the rooftop small wind turbine is set to grow at a rate of more than 11% till 2034.
   
• Rooftop wind turbines offer the capability to take advantage of the high altitude winds, a pathway to energy independence for homeowners, businesses, and communities by allowing them to generate their own electricity on-site, thereby augmenting the business landscape. In addition, developments in rooftop turbine technology increase the system efficiency while making them quieter and more visually appealing, boosting the product demand.
   
• Adoption of standalone wind turbines has increased in recent years due to technological advancement, declining costs, and the ongoing need for sustainable energy sources. These wind turbines are increasingly adopted across remote, rural, and off-grid locations and are equipped with improved blade design, control systems, and materials, will drive the small wind turbine market landscape.
   

• >10 kW to 50 kW small wind turbine will contribute to a market share of 50% in 2024. Surging demand for clean electricity generation across remote locations along with the increasing regulatory support for rural electrification will propel the product adoption. Rising deployment of wind power across residential buildings coupled with the increasing shift of consumers to adopt reliable & off-grid power across homes, communities, and farms will fuel business trends.
   
• 3 kW wind turbines will continue to grow owing to being cost-effective, sustainable solution for distributed energy generation, off-grid applications, and hybrid renewable energy systems. They are further utilized across the agricultural sector and ongoing integration with the smart grid will contribute to the small wind turbine market scenario. For instance, in 2024, Capstone announced the sale of four C65 microturbines for Black River Memorial Hospital (BRMH) in the United States.
   
• Increased awareness of renewable energy and its benefits has prompted homeowners to seek alternative energy sources, along with advances in turbine technology will make them more efficient, quiet, and aesthetically pleasing, thereby enhancing the market for >50 kW to 100 kW. Moreover, the turbines offer a way to achieve a degree of energy independence.
   
• The 3 kW to 10 kW will grow more than CAGR 11% through 2034. Introduction of more compact designs will enable homeowners across the urban and suburban areas to installing small wind turbines on their properties, enabling enhanced the product demand. The rise for efficient, self-sustaining, and localized energy sources will accelerate business activities across the region.
   

• The U.S. small wind turbine market accounted for USD 604.1 million, USD 522.4 million and USD 558.1 million in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. North America market is projected to reach over USD 1.1 billion by 2034. Some of the notable examples are government grants and loans to establish, renew, and expand R&D on wind energy projects, as well as the NREL plans of distributing USD 2.9 million among 11 manufacturers that produce small and medium scale wind turbines as part of the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP).
   
• Increasing private-public partnerships across the European region to establish a robust wind energy network to bring in a clean energy transition will complement the business statistics. Growing adoption of reliable energy to improve the overall power output and decrease the electricity bills will positively drive the small wind turbine market growth. To cite an instance, in April 2021, a well-known provider of renewable energy sources, ZONHAN, sent a 3 kW grid tied mini wind power shipment to Finland.
   
• The continuous supportive government incentives and new diverse electrification initiatives will greatly enhance business numbers for the Asia pacific region. Offshore wind energy projects in addition to China’s infrastructural investment in renewable energy will greatly supercharge market expansion. For instance, in 2023, China deployed the MySE 16.0-242 turbine, the largest globally, capable of generating 16 MW per unit.
   
• Middle East & Africa will grow over 14.5% by the year 2034 owing to technological advancements, off grid applications and growing interest in hybrid power systems. Growing adoption of smart grids, increasing international partnerships and access to financing for small renewable energy projects will drive the product demand.
   

Small Wind Turbine Market Share

• Top 5 players operating in the Small wind turbine Industry include Aeolos Wind Energy, Avant Garde Innovations, Ryse Energy, SDWE, and Northern Power Systems.
   
• Collaborators can strengthen the efforts undertaken to develop next generation small wind turbines by improving both the efficiency and reliability of products available on the market today. Moreover, line integration allows manufacturers to monitor both the receipt as well as the dispatch of products which makes it possible to control the amount of stock held while minimizing the expenses incurred on high quality product maintenance.
   

Small Wind Turbine Market Companies

• RYSE Energy has managed over 4,000 wind turbine installations on all continents, making them a leader in off grid energy systems. The company specializes in sustainable wind and renewable energy sources for off-grid and distributed energy generation systems.
   
• Aeolos Wind Energy is a leading supplier and manufacturer of wind turbines systems, with a specialization in small and mid-sized wind turbines. Their turbines find application in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agriculture, and Remote Off-Grid locations.
   
• Norther Power Systems is a renewable energy company specializing in the development, manufacture, and deployment of advanced wind turbine technologies. Further, the NPS100C turbine is available in multiple tower heights and rotor sizes and can be customized to optimize performance.
   
•  SD Wind Energy offers a wide range for small wind turbines, designed for residential, agricultural, and commercial applications. In addition, the company provided two 3 kW wind turbines to power a light station on Entrance station. The new equipment provides more than 75% of the station’s energy needs.
   

Key market players operating across the small wind turbine market include:

• Aeolos Wind Energy Ltd
• Airturb
• Avant Garde Innovations
• Bergey Windpower
• City Windmills
• Northern Power Systems
• Plugin India
• Ryse Energy
• SDWE
• Senwei Energy
• TESUP
• TUGE
• Unitron Energy
• Vestas
• Wind Energy Solutions
   

Small Wind Turbine Industry News:

• In October 2024, Power Systems, in partnership with Genba Group, took part in Wind Energy Hamburg 2024 . The expo held passionate talks from several innovations, industry experts, and energy enthusiasts where they explored the possibilities that wind energy holds and the increasing importance of renewable technologies in the changing landscape of world energy.
   
• The acquisition of Primus Wind Power by Ryse Energy in July 2023 marked a new era for the company and solidified its position as the leader of small wind turbine technology. This enables the company to fast track setting up new turbines. This will give rise to more growth opportunities such as setting up a manufacturing site in the US, which serves as a great opportunity to grow their presence in the neighboring countries. This will further provide an impetus to the company to expand its market share in the country and neighboring markets.
   
• In India, in May 2023, Western Railways,  set up mini windmills at the Khar and Naigaon railway stations. These wind turbines produce between 1kW to 10kW of electricity as the train approaches. The windmill voyaged extreme (positive) results which prompted the decision to put in place more windmills at other railway stations.  this green energy can further be harnessed and effectively contribute to the grid.
   
• In April 2023, Airturb, a company from the Netherlands, developed a hybrid power system that combines a wind turbine, and a solar panel set for sustainable off grid rooftops. Aside from the hybrid wind-solar turbine that boasts 500 watts, the set also contains an array of 30W solar panels , boasting a total of eleven and a helical Savonius shaped vertical axis wind turbine. This released product not only allowed the company to branch out further, but also helped strengthen their competitive edge.
   

This small wind turbine market research report includes an in–depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in ‘MW & USD Million’ from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Axis

• Horizontal (HAWTs)
• Vertical (VAWTs)

Market, By Installation

• Rooftop
• Standalone

Market, By Capacity

• 3 kW
• 3 to 10 kW
• > 10 to 50 kW
• > 50 to 100 kW

Market, By Application

• Residential
• Commercial

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • Germany
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Taiwan
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Argentina