Norsepower has officially opened the world’s first dedicated rotor sail factory in Dafeng, China, marking a milestone in the advancement of wind propulsion technologies.
The facility will initially produce 50 rotor sails annually, with plans to increase to 100 units by 2027. This expansion supports the growing demand for sustainable maritime technologies and positions Norsepower as a leader in wind-assisted propulsion. The factory combines Finnish and Chinese expertise and aims to meet the rising €60 billion wind propulsion market.
With this state-of-the-art facility, we are reinforcing our position as the leader in wind-assisted propulsion products. Norsepower is the pioneer of the entire industry. It coined the term ‘rotor sail’, opened the rotor sail market, and radically modernised the Flettner rotor concept.
… said Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower
Anu Vuori, Consul General of Finland in Shanghai, emphasized that this facility embodies the best of Finnish innovation and Chinese capability, and their shared bond as sea-faring nations. Meanwhile Jing Tang, Vice Mayor of Yancheng City, commented that this factory not only brings new job opportunities and strengthens our industrial base but also represents a significant step forward in sustainable maritime solutions.
To remind, recently, Norsepower Rotor Sails were installed on the Chinook Oldendorff to harnesses wind energy to generate additional thrust
