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Executive Vice‑President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera visits Nordex Group’s premises in Hamburg
© Nordex SEHamburg (renewablepress) - On May 20, Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice‑President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, visited the Nordex Group’s main office and Global Technical Academy in Hamburg. Nordex CEO José Luis Blanco and CFO Dr Ilya Hartmann hosted the event and presented Nordex’s role as a leading European industrial player in onshore wind energy.
The visit to Nordex reflects the European Commission’s clear priority to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and electrification of the economy as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy system. In discussions with Nordex, renewable energies – and wind power in particular – were highlighted as essential to strengthening Europe’s sovereignty and economic resilience. Wind energy, being a domestic and one of the cheapest energy resources, has a key role in rapidly reducing structural dependencies, stabilizing electricity prices for consumers and supporting Europe’s long-term industrial competitiveness.
Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice‑President of the European Commission commented: “The current energy crisis shows that Europe’s greatest resilience lies in homegrown renewable energy, not in imported fossil fuels exposed to geopolitical shocks. Wind does not get trapped in the Strait of Hormuz. This moment can become a turning point for Europe: accelerating renewables, investing massively in European clean technologies, strengthening our grids and speeding up electrification. This is the path towards greater security, stability and competitiveness for Europeans”.
“Renewable energy and wind power in particular are not only a climate solution – they are a strategic technology for Europe,” said José Luis Blanco, Chief Executive Officer of the Nordex Group. “Wind strengthens Europe’s energy security and reduces Europe’s exposure to external shocks. It is a technology that is underpinned by competitive industrial base.” Referring to the visit in the academy, he said: “In our academies, we build the expertise of our work force that drives the energy transition in the field – from installation to operation and service.”
Through Nordex Technical Academies, the Nordex Group provides standardized global training to engineers, technicians, and partners across Europe and other regions, forming the foundation for technological excellence, quality assurance, and safety on a worldwide scale.
The visit of EVP Teresa Ribera underlined the close link between European industrial policy, energy security and the deployment of renewable energy technologies. As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of onshore wind turbines, Nordex positions itself as an integral part of Europe’s clean energy transition and long-term competitiveness. Of the company’s 11,100 employees worldwide, 8,200 are based in Europe.
About the Nordex Group
The Group has commissioned more than 64 GW of wind power capacity in over 40 markets since 1985 and generated consolidated sales of around EUR 7.6 billion in 2025. The Company currently has more than 11,100 employees with a manufacturing network that includes factories in Germany, Spain, Brazil, India and USA. Its product portfolio is focused on onshore turbines in the 4 to 7 MW+ classes which are designed to meet the market requirements of countries with limited available space and regions with constrained grid capacity. A global service network ensures the smooth operation of the turbines. Nordex SE is listed on the MDAX and TecDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) in Germany.
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Hamburg, 21 May 2026
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About Nordex SE
The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 7,900 employees worldwide since 1985. As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines under the Acciona Windpower and Nordex brands that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions.
The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 5MW+ class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. With more than 29 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).
Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The management holding company is headquartered in Rostock, while the executive board and administrative offices are based in Hamburg. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces its own nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 25 countries.
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