About Northwind Energy

Northwind Energy was founded by Drew Gertz with a simple goal: help farmers and rural businesses across Southwestern Ontario reduce their operating costs by generating their own electricity with small wind turbines.

"As someone who grew up in Windsor, I'm excited to bring the knowledge and experience gained in Europe's wind industry back home and help Ontario farmers and rural businesses lower their energy costs."

Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Drew spent 15 years working in the European wind industry, gaining experience across every stage of wind turbine development—from aerodynamic design and structural analysis to certification and commercialization.

His career included four years at Siemens Wind Power in Denmark, followed by research work at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), before founding Northwind Engineering. Over the past decade, Northwind Engineering has provided design, simulation, analysis, and certification services for small wind turbines, contributing to more than 50 projects for over 20 clients around the world.

That experience has provided a deep understanding of what it takes to design, manufacture, install, and maintain reliable small wind turbines that deliver real economic value.

After returning to Windsor, Drew conducted an extensive analysis of the region's wind resource, electricity rates, incentive programs, and permitting requirements. The conclusion was clear: many farms and rural businesses have an excellent opportunity to reduce operating costs through well-designed small wind energy systems.

Northwind Energy was created to help realize that opportunity. Contact us today for a free savings assessment.