Windfair Member News - Lely acquires wind turbine manufacturer Aircon

Lely has acquired the activities of one of the most respected wind turbine companies, Aircon GmbH. The activities will be continued under the name of Lely Aircon B.V.

Aircon, was founded in 2003 and is based in Leer, Ostfriesland. The German company, with 7 employees, develops and builds specialized wind turbines which produce a high energy density and are low in noise. Since 2006, when their product became commercially available, Aircon has installed nearly 100 wind turbines worldwide.

The demand for sustainable energy is growing and the market potential for wind turbines is increasing, also in the agricultural sector. This is why Aircon decided to opt for a strategic partner to enable the further development and distribution of their MCS certified wind turbines.

In line with Lely’s strategy, increasing its focus on sustainable farming by facilitating decentralized energy sourcing, the  acquisition of Aircon is a logical step. Lely Aircon wind turbines perfectly fit in an agricultural landscape. The wind turbines are virtually no-noise, durable, 24/7 remote controlled and maintenance friendly.

Interest in wind turbines is increasing strongly, also stimulated by subsidies in a number of countries. That is why in the coming months Lely will focus on setting up the right distribution strategy for these products. Aircon is working with around 30 dealers worldwide, and especially their dealers in the UK and Ireland are acknowledged as strong distribution partners. All dealers need to be certified in order to be able to install the wind turbines.