EnergyChina grows strength in wind turbines, takes top spot in key patents
Manufacturers flood global market with cheaper and larger products
Chinese turbine makers like Mingyang and Goldwind are expanding exports with their low prices. (Goldwind Australia)
KOKI IZUMI and TAIYO SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writers
TOKYO -- China overtook Denmark to become the world leader in wind turbine patent competitiveness in 2023, looking to further expand its 60% global market share with bigger and cheaper turbines as the U.S. and Europe move to protect their industries.