2010 was a difficult year for the German wind power industry, which had been doing excellently. Competition increased, sales declined, and prices came under pressure. A major problem was reduced demand from the United States.Nordex is the fourth largest German wind turbine manufacturer. It is automating production as much as possible in order to enhance its competitiveness. The consensus is that in the long term the market will revive. Many countries are committed to developing and subsidising wind farms.