Northern Power Systems
Casalecchio di Reno, Italy
About
Founded in 1974, Northern Power Systems is a private headquartered in Casalecchio di Reno, Italy with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Wind, Energy Storage.
Northern Power Systems (NPS) is a established wind turbine manufacturer founded in 1974, headquartered in Casalecchio di Reno, Italy. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing 100kW direct-drive permanent magnet wind turbines with gearless architecture, eliminating conventional gearboxes to reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability. NPS offers four rotor configurations (21m, 24m, 27m, 28m) optimized for different wind classes ranging from high-wind coastal sites to low-wind inland locations. The company delivers complete solutions including turnkey EPC projects, hybrid wind-solar-battery systems, microgrids for remote and off-grid applications, and wind turbine repowering and decommissioning services. With 900 installations worldwide achieving 98-99.5% availability and over 79 million cumulative operating hours, NPS serves developers, municipalities, industrial clients, and asset owners globally. The turbines are IEC 61400 certified for major markets including the US, UK, and Europe, engineered to operate in diverse climates from arctic to tropical conditions.
Headquarters
Casalecchio di Reno, Italy
Founded
1974
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Europe, North America, 30+ countries globally
Products
NPS 100C-21
NPS 100C-24
NPS 100C-27
NPS 100C-28
Hybrid Wind-Solar Systems
Wind Turbine Refurbishment
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
IEC 61400