Europe’s wind turbine makers would be better able to compete globally if regulators in Brussels allowed more consolidation, according to the chief executive officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S. The company suggests that the current regulatory landscape may be hindering the scale required to face international competition.

As the industry faces increasing pressure from global rivals, the leadership at Vestas argues that the lack of merger activity could leave European players at a disadvantage. This tension highlights a growing debate regarding how EU antitrust policies impact industrial competitiveness in the renewable energy sector.

While the drive for competition is central to EU policy, the CEO maintains that more consolidation is necessary for the sector to thrive on the world stage.