Aloys Wobben (22 January 1952 – 31 July 2021)[1] was a German billionaire businessman, engineer, and the founder and owner of the wind turbine company Enercon.

In the following years, Enercon developed into one of the most successful companies in the German wind energy industry.

[3][4] In 1993, Wobben switched production to the gearless wind turbine with full converter that he had developed.

The Enercon E-40 turbine met expectations and ensured the company's worldwide success.

[5] For health reasons, Wobben withdrew from the operational business in 2012 and transferred his company shares to the Aloys-Wobben Foundation with effect from 1 October 2012.