Enercon GmbH is one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world and has been the market leader in Germany since the mid-nineties. They currently have a market share of 7.8% worldwide (sixth-highest) and a 43.1% share at home in Germany. Enercon has production facilities in Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Brazil, India, Canada, Turkey and Portugal. The company has established a research company (I4E) and a dedicated state-of-the-art innovation centre that offers space for 700 engineers.