Clipper Windpower Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2002

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 151

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO

  • Financing Rounds
  • 7

  • Investments
  • 1

Clipper Windpower General Information

Description

Manufacturer and designer of wind turbines and components based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company's turbines produce up to 2.5 MW (megawatt) and have a total installed base of more than 700 turbines and also develops wind power generating projects, enabling to ensure the long-term sustainability of green energy.

Contact Information

Website
www.clipperwind.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 4601 Bowling Street South West
  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • United States
+1 (319)
Primary Industry
Alternative Energy Equipment
Parent Company
Platinum Equity
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Manufacturing
Corporate Office
  • 4601 Bowling Street South West
  • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • United States
+1 (319)

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Clipper Windpower Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Clipper Windpower Comparisons

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Manufacturer and designer of wind turbines and components based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company's turbines produce up
Alternative Energy Equipment
Cedar Rapids, IA
151 As of 2024

Geneseo, NY
 

Aurich, Germany
 
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Clipper Windpower Competitors (9)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
SkyWolf Wind Turbines Angel-Backed Geneseo, NY
Enercon Private Debt Financed Aurich, Germany
MingYang Smart Energy Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Zhongshan, China
Vestas Wind Systems Formerly PE-Backed Aarhus, Denmark
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Formerly VC-backed Urumqi, China
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Clipper Windpower Patents

  • 170

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 53

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Clipper Windpower Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20130334818-A1 Dynamic braking on a wind turbine during a fault Inactive 19-Jun-2012
US-20130336786-A1 Automatic inspection of a lightning protection system on a wind turbine Inactive 18-Jun-2012
US-20130328317-A1 Utilizing flux controllable pm electric machines for wind turbine applications Active 11-Jun-2012
US-20130320674-A1 Net present value optimized wind turbine operation Inactive 30-May-2012
US-20130309088-A1 Method for protecting wind turbine equipment in fire event Inactive 15-May-2012 F03D7/0264
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Clipper Windpower Executive Team (10)

Name Title Board Seat
Matt Shaffer Controller & Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Zahner Chief Human Resources Officer
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Clipper Windpower Former Investors

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Clipper Windpower Investments (1)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Northstar Wind Towers 01-Jan-2008 Alternative Energy Equipment
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Clipper Windpower FAQs

  • When was Clipper Windpower founded?

    Clipper Windpower was founded in 2002.

  • Who is the founder of Clipper Windpower?

    James Dehlsen is the founder of Clipper Windpower.

  • Where is Clipper Windpower headquartered?

    Clipper Windpower is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

  • What is the size of Clipper Windpower?

    Clipper Windpower has 151 total employees.

  • What industry is Clipper Windpower in?

    Clipper Windpower’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.

  • Is Clipper Windpower a private or public company?

    Clipper Windpower is a Private company.

  • What is Clipper Windpower’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Clipper Windpower is .

  • How much funding has Clipper Windpower raised over time?

    Clipper Windpower has raised $538M.

  • Who are Clipper Windpower’s investors?

    Energy Spectrum Capital, One Equity Partners, and RTX have invested in Clipper Windpower.

  • Who are Clipper Windpower’s competitors?

    SkyWolf Wind Turbines, Enercon, MingYang Smart Energy Group, Vestas Wind Systems, and Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology are some of the 9 competitors of Clipper Windpower.

  • When was Clipper Windpower acquired?

    Clipper Windpower was acquired on 07-Aug-2012.

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