The European Commission has launched investigations against the Chinese wind‑power company Goldwind.
The inquiry focuses on the allegation that Goldwind has benefited from third‑country subsidies that could distort competition within the EU internal market.
Goldwind operates in the EU through Vensys, headquartered in Neunkirchen (Saar), and several other subsidiaries. The company is mainly involved in developing, manufacturing and operating wind turbines.
In April 2024 the Commission began a preliminary examination of its own accord and sent information requests to multiple wind‑energy firms across the EU, including Goldwind. The requests uncovered indications of possible subsidies-such as grants, tax incentives and preferential financing-that may have improved Goldwind’s competitive position in the internal market, according to the Commission.
The regulation on third‑country subsidies, which has been in force since July 2023, grants the Commission the authority to investigate such distortions.