Copenhagen — Wind turbine maker Vestas’ sales, orders and profit surpassed analysts expectations in the third quarter as the Danish firm enjoys one of its busiest periods on record, lifting its shares nearly 11% on Thursday.

Demand for renewable power sources has been growing in tandem with global efforts to combat climate change, boosting Vestas’ orders for new turbines and its service business, where it now maintains roughly 43,000 turbines...

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