China is the world's largest market for small wind turbines.
Over 150,000 small wind turbines from 60 Chinese companies have been installed in China since 1982. Thousands more are installed each year. Historically, however, Chinese small wind turbines have not been as reliable as their Western counterparts, which has limited market development. In 1997 BWC began investigating opportunities for bringing its advanced technology and manufacturing expertise to the Chinese market. After considering a number of investment and technology transfer options, BWC decided to form a joint venture with a major manufacturer of electrical machinery.