Distributed Wind Market Report 2026

The distributed wind market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.24 billion in 2025 to $5.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising electricity demand in rural areas, increasing interest in on-site renewable generation, availability of small wind turbine technologies, early government incentives for distributed energy, grid reliability concerns.

The distributed wind market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in decentralized energy systems, rising adoption of microgrids, growing demand for low-carbon electricity solutions, expansion of agricultural and industrial on-site generation, advancements in turbine efficiency and durability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of small-scale wind turbines, rising deployment of hybrid wind-solar systems, growing use of community wind projects, expansion of off-grid wind installations, enhanced focus on grid-interactive distributed wind.

The growing demand for renewable energy generation is expected to drive the expansion of the distributed wind market in the coming years. Renewable energy generation refers to the production of electricity using sources such as wind turbines or solar panels to enhance reliability, reduce transmission losses, and increase energy independence. This demand is largely driven by environmental concerns, the need for energy security, and economic benefits, supporting the development of more sustainable and resilient energy systems. Renewable energy generation supports distributed wind by enabling the deployment of small-scale wind turbines closer to points of consumption, thereby minimizing transmission losses, improving grid stability, and promoting energy independence and sustainability. For example, in December 2024, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that renewable energy accounted for 24.5% of total energy consumption in the EU in 2023, up from 23% in 2022. Consequently, the increasing demand for renewable energy generation is fueling the growth of the distributed wind market.

Key players in the distributed wind market are forming strategic partnerships to enhance their technological capabilities, broaden market reach, and accelerate the adoption of distributed wind energy solutions. These partnerships combine resources and expertise, leading to the development of more efficient technologies and access to new markets, thereby facilitating wider adoption of distributed wind energy. For instance, in March 2024, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a U.S.-based research institute, collaborated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), another U.S.-based laboratory, to launch the National Distributed Wind Network. This initiative aims to promote the deployment of distributed wind energy across the U.S. by offering essential resources and support to various stakeholders, including farmers, municipalities, and businesses. The network will provide technical assistance to communities and organizations looking to implement distributed wind projects and help them navigate regulatory and financial challenges.

In July 2023, Ryse Energy, a UAE-based company specializing in renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing, acquired Primus Wind Power for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Ryse Energy to integrate Primus Wind Power's AIR turbines into its product lineup, expanding its range of high-performance small wind turbines. It also paves the way for Ryse Energy to establish manufacturing operations in the U.S. Primus Wind Power, a U.S.-based company, focuses on manufacturing micro wind turbines.

Major companies operating in the distributed wind market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Nordex SE, Enercon GmbH, Suzlon Energy Ltd., Boralex Inc., AeroVironment Inc., Envision Group, Sinovel Wind Group Co. Ltd., Emergya Wind Technologies B.V., Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited, Clipper Windpower Plc, Guodian United Power Technology Co. Ltd, Northern Power Systems, Pika Energy Inc., Kestrel Renewable Energy, Bergey Windpower Co., Helix Wind Corp., Vortex Bladeless Ltd., Windstream Energy Technologies India Pvt.Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the distributed wind market in 2025. The regions covered in the distributed wind market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the distributed wind market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The distributed wind market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as site wind resource assessment, system design and consultation, and installation and construction. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The distributed wind market also includes sales of wind turbines, inverters, battery storage systems, control systems, tower structures, and grid connection equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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