Small Wind Market Report 2026

The small wind market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.44 billion in 2025 to $1.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of rural electrification initiatives, availability of small-scale wind technologies, rising electricity costs in remote areas, early adoption by farms and small businesses, growth of off-grid energy solutions.

The small wind market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in decentralized energy systems, rising demand for energy independence, expansion of microgrid installations, growing focus on low-carbon residential power, improvements in small turbine efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of distributed small wind systems, rising demand for off-grid renewable power, growing use of hybrid wind-solar systems, expansion of residential wind installations, enhanced focus on compact turbine designs.

The growing demand for electricity is expected to drive the expansion of the small wind market. Electricity, which is the flow of electric charge through conductors, powers various devices and machines. The rising electricity demand is driven by factors such as population growth, industrial expansion, and the increasing use of technology and electric vehicles. Small wind turbines provide a sustainable and cost-effective solution for electricity generation, particularly in areas with favorable wind conditions. They contribute to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the environmental impact of traditional energy sources. For example, a July 2024 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, forecasts a 4% increase in global electricity demand for 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023. Additionally, the proportion of renewable electricity is expected to grow from 30% of global supply in 2023 to 35% by 2025. This rising electricity demand is anticipated to boost the small wind market.

Key players in the small wind market are advancing micro-wind turbines that use Aeroleaf Hybrid technology to improve energy efficiency and capture wind energy in low-speed conditions. This technology combines vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) with aerodynamic enhancements for greater efficiency. For example, in January 2024, New World Wind, a France-based energy provider, introduced the “WindTree,” a tree-shaped turbine featuring micro-wind turbines equipped with Aeroleaf Hybrid technology. The WindTree, which can vary in height from 5 to 33 feet (1.5 to 10 meters), follows a self-consumption model that integrates directly with a building’s existing electrical system.

In July 2023, Ryse Energy, a UK-based renewable energy company, acquired Primus Wind Power for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand Ryse Energy’s portfolio of small wind solutions and strengthen its presence in the residential and off-grid markets. Primus Wind Power, a US-based manufacturer, specializes in small wind turbines for residential and off-grid use.

Major companies operating in the small wind market are AeroVironment Inc., Bramble Energy, Eocycle Technologies Inc., Halo Energy LLC, Kestrel Renewable Energy, Marlec Engineering Co. Ltd., Leviathan Energy LLC, Aeronautica Windpower LLC, Pacific Sky Power, Ryse Energy, Fortis Wind Energy, HY Energy Co. Ltd., New Dawn Energy, Bergey Windpower Co., XZERES Corp., Windtronics Inc., Urban Green Energy, Northern Power Systems Inc., Turbulent Wind Energy, Southwest Windpower.

Europe was the largest region in the small wind market in 2025. The regions covered in the small 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 small wind market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The small wind market consists of sales of mounting and installation kits, wind turbine blades, wind turbine towers, inverters and controllers, and battery storage systems. 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).

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