The company's rotor blade production plant in Rostock was the first stop of Merkel's so-called "energy tour", which will take place over the next few days.

A primary focus of discussion was ways the German wind industry can stay competitive in the international market.

The government is scheduled to make announcements on its energy policy at the end of September.

Nordex chief executive Thomas Richterich says: “More and more countries are establishing their own local industry.