Aloys Wobben
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- wind turbines
- Industry
- Energy
- Residence
- Education
- U of Oldenburg (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Children
- 1
Biography
Aloys Wobben's Enercon, with around $4 billion in annual revenue, is one of the world's largest producers of wind turbines.
Founded by Wobben in 1984, it focuses on on-shore wind parks and is not active in the U.S. It's the second-biggest player in Europe behind Vestas.
The company's big technological breakthrough came in 1992 with the launch of the first gear-less wind turbine.
In contrast to some of its competitors, Enercon not only produces and sets up wind turbines but also offers service programs for its plants.
For health reasons, Wobben stepped back from active business life in 2012.
About
In October 2012, Wobben, known as "Mr. Wind" in Germany, transferred his 100% stake in Enercon into a family trust.
Wobben's nephew, Simon-Hermann Wobben, stepped down as one of the company's two Managing Directors in July 2019.