World’s First Dedicated Rotor Sail Factory Opened In China To Meet Increasing Demand

Norsepower has opened the world’s first dedicated rotor sail factory in Dafeng, China—a groundbreaking move for sustainable shipping.

The factory will produce 50 rotor sails annually, with plans to double capacity to 100 by 2027, meeting growing global demand.

Strategically located near major shipyards, the facility positions Norsepower as a leader in the €60 billion wind propulsion market.

At the heart of this innovation is the Flettner rotor sail, using the Magnus effect to propel ships while cutting fuel use and emissions.

The project reflects a strong partnership between Finnish innovation and Chinese engineering, uniting global expertise for sustainability.

This state-of-the-art facility enhances Norsepower’s capacity to deliver high-performance, reliable rotor sails to the maritime industry.

The technology has already proven its value—on the Oceanus Aurora, rotor sails are projected to cut CO2 emissions by 4%.