About
Founded in 2012, Norsepower is a private headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Wind.
Norsepower is a Finnish maritime technology company specializing in auxiliary wind propulsion for commercial shipping. The company's flagship product, the Norsepower Rotor Sail, uses the Magnus effect to generate thrust by rotating cylinders in the wind. The system is controlled by AI-powered Sentient Control software that optimizes fuel economy and vessel performance through real-time data analysis and aerodynamic modeling. Norsepower offers multiple rotor sail sizes, foundation options (including a tilting foundation for flexible height management), and complementary features like ice-prevention and wind edge aerodynamic aids. As of the data provided, 38 rotor sails were installed on 21 vessels with 46 additional orders. The company operates globally with headquarters in Helsinki, an Asian hub in Hong Kong, manufacturing in China and Poland, and a service network spanning 16+ countries. Norsepower has received numerous international awards for innovation and sustainability.
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Founded
2012
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Products
Norsepower Rotor Sail
Norsepower Sentient Control
Norsepower Tilting Foundation
Norsepower Ice-Prevention
Norsepower Wind Edge
Projects
Fleet Installations
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Third-party Verified Performance Data
Awards
Most Promising Energy Startup
Wind Propulsion Innovation Award
Electric and Hybrid Marine Award
Global Awards
Climate Solver Awards
JEC World Innovation Award
Tech Tour Sustainability Award