About us
Direct Drive 100kW Wind Turbine Manufacturer Since 1974
We help businesses worldwide transition to clean, profitable energy — with proven wind and renewable solutions built for performance, reliability, and long-term ROI.
Our Values
What Drives Every Decision We Make
Our values guide every project we take on — from turbine design to long-term client relationships. They are the foundation of the trust that 900+ operators worldwide place in NPS technology.
Performance
Every system we design is built to maximize production and long-term value.
Partnership
We grow through collaboration: our clients’ success is our success.
Integrity
We keep our promises, ensuring transparency at every stage of the process.
Innovation
We invest in technologies that make renewable energy more accessible and profitable.
Performance
Every system we design is built to maximize production and long-term value.
Partnership
We grow through collaboration — our clients’ success is our success.
Integrity
We keep our promises, ensuring transparency at every stage of the process.
Innovation
We invest in technologies that make renewable energy more accessible and profitable.
Our History: From Vermont to the World
A Proven Track Record in 100 kW Wind Turbines
For more than four decades, we’ve been turning energy challenges into opportunities.
Starting from our first wind installations in the 1980s, we have evolved into a global partner for renewable energy projects, delivering hundreds of systems across five continents. Today, we combine the power of wind and solar to help industries, farms, and communities generate clean energy and profit from it.
1974-1990s
Pioneering Direct Drive Wind Technology
Northern Power Systems was originally founded in 1974 as North Wind Power Company in Warren, Vermont, USA, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to renewable energy innovation. In 1978, the company was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the HR2, a 2.2 kW direct-drive wind turbine, which became internationally recognized for its exceptional durability and performance in demanding environments.
1974-1990s
1990s-2000s
1990s-2000s
Breakthrough Innovation: From Antarctica to Alaska
In 1993, NASA’s Ames Research Center awarded Northern Power Systems a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to construct a wind turbine at the South Pole that could function in the same extreme conditions as exist on Mars. In 1997, NPS installed a 3-kilowatt turbine at the South Pole, demonstrating the company’s capability to engineer solutions for the world’s harshest environments.
During the 1990s, Northern Power Systems developed its first 100 kW wind turbine, tested and proven in Alaska. This groundbreaking technology evolved into the NPS 100, featuring Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology that eliminated gearboxes and minimized energy losses. The NPS 100 wind turbine technology won an R&D 100 Award from R&D Magazine in 2000 and The American Wind Energy Association Technology Award in 2006.
2014
International Expansion
In 2014, the company established a European operational branch in Italy, which would become a critical component of NPS’s global strategy. This Italian branch successfully installed and managed over 450 plants in 4 years, demonstrating rapid growth and strong market acceptance in Europe.
2014
2019
2019
New Era of Independence
In 2019, the European branch became an independent company through a management buyout, acquiring exclusive licenses on NPS technology and establishing its headquarters in Italy. Under new private ownership, NPS Srl has operated since October 2019 as a full-fledged engineering, manufacturing and sales organization, now headquartered in Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna. This transformation marked the beginning of a new chapter, combining decades of American engineering excellence with European innovation and market presence.
Today
A Global Leader in Distributed Wind Energy
Today, Northern Power Systems stands as a global leader in distributed wind energy solutions. The NPS 100 turbine has logged over 79 million operating hours, with more than 900 units installed worldwide. The company has evolved beyond wind energy to offer comprehensive renewable energy solutions, including photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and advanced digital monitoring platforms, serving clients across multiple continents.
Today
Our Global Presence
Renewable Energy Solutions Delivered Across 30+ Countries
Headquarter - IT
Bologna, Italy
Technical, Financial, and Marketing offices are located in the northern region of Italy
Operational - IT
Avellino, Italy
Manufacturing facility where all of our turbines are produced is in the south of Italy
Engineering - US
Vermont, US
One of our Engineering offices is based in Vermont, right where everything started.
Commercial - US
Arizona, US
Our US commercial office is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, to serve North and South American markets.
Our reach extends far beyond borders. With offices and strategic partners in key renewable energy markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, NPS combines global engineering expertise with local knowledge — ensuring every project is adapted to regional conditions, grid regulations, and energy opportunities.
Technical, Financial, and Marketing offices
are located in the northern region of Italy
Manufacturing facility where all
of our turbines are produced is in
the south of Italy
Our US commercial office is based
in Flagstaff, Arizona, to serve North
and South American markets
One of our Engineering offices
is based in Vermont,
right where everything started