Global Power Generation Market Size By Source (Non-Renewable, Renewable), By Application (Commercial, Industrial), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Power Generation Market Size And Forecast

Power Generation Market size was valued at around USD 1651.06 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2189.3 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.59% from 2024 to 2031.

The global Power Generation Market has witnessed a strong demand owing to the increasing population followed by an increasing number of consumers and rapid urbanization. The increasing consumption leads to a rise in demand for electricity, thereby raising the growth of the Power Generation Market across the globe. Moreover increasing investment by various market players and governments in building and maintain energy infrastructure has also fueled the market growth. The Global Power Generation Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Power Generation Market Definition

Power generation can be defined as the process of transforming various forms of energy into electrical energy. Power is consumed in most modern applications (residential, commercial, and industrial), and in general, the sources for power generation can be categorized into renewable and non-renewable energy. Electricity can be generated at a power plant (commonly by electromechanical generators) that are driven by heat engines fueled by combustion, or by nuclear fission or other means such as by the kinetic energy of flowing water/wind and more.

The power generation industry carries out two important processes producing power and distributing it within a predefined network. Both the tasks are carried out by entities such as organizations, sole traders, and partnerships that operate electric power generation facilities. These facilities are involved in generating electric power with the help of various forms of energy such as fossil fuels, nuclear, , geothermal, wind, and water. In present power systems, most of the electrical energy is generated from non-renewable sources such as coal, oil, and natural gases. Power generation has applications in various industries such as utility, industrial, combined heat, and power (CHP) systems, wastewater, oil & gas plants, commercial & public buildings, and more.

Global Power Generation Market Overview

Electricity is an essential commodity of modern economies and it is providing a rising share of energy services. Electricity demand is further set to increase as a result of surging household incomes, with the electrification of transport and heat, and increasing demand for digitally connected devices and air conditioning. According to the world energy outlook 2019, global electricity demand increases at 2.1% per year to 2040, twice the rate of primary energy demand in the Stated Policies Scenario. Also, electrification across major end-use industries is expected to double the electricity demand by 2050.

Furthermore, it is projected that renewable generation will account for more than 50% of the total power generation post-2035. Renewable electricity generation has surged by almost 3% owing to the new wind and solar PV projects completed over the past year and renewables are generally dispatched before other sources of electricity. Also, with the rapid technological advancement, an increasing number of countries, companies, and regions are embracing sustainable energy generation and the landscape is rapidly evolving. There have been several advancements in power generation technologies. One such example is the incorporation of machine learning capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with microgrid controllers, and such advancements will fuel the demand for power generation in the forecast period.

The rising population across the globe, followed by the rapid urbanization in emerging regions, the rising number of consumers has resulted in a steady rise in the electricity demand is a crucial factor driving the growth of the Power Generation Market globally. The increasing demand for smart grids is likely to be another key feature of the development of the global Power Generation Market over the coming years. Smart grid technologies are growing popular across the world due to the notable benefit they provide in terms of efficiency and reliability. Moreover, the increasing government investment in building and maintaining a robust energy infrastructure drove the demand for power generation systems.

Major trends influencing the Power Generation Market are as follows. Many thermal power generation companies are investing more in Advanced Ultra-Supercritical (AUSC) smashed coal technology to develop plant operating productiveness and decrease carbon emissions. In June 2017, the Indian government introduced a national mission on AUSC for more reliable coal utilization. Furthermore, various leading companies in the market are also working towards providing AUSC solutions. For example, in 2016, GE introduced a first-in-market ‘steamH’, a technology that connects steam plant technology operating at advanced ultra-supercritical conditions with digital power plant software. Various companies in the power generation industry are using hybrid wind-hydro power generation systems to increase electricity generation outputs. Hybrid wind-hydro power generation systems produce electricity by combining wind turbines and pumped storage.

However, the decline in investment across different parts of the power sector is the biggest hurdle to market growth. The investment in new coal-fired plants has already fallen sharply and is set to decline by over 11%, with cuts concentrated in Asia. Investment in the gas-fired generation is mainly influenced by delays in gas-rich emerging economies, such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where spending drops by about one-third.

Global Power Generation Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Power Generation Market is Segmented on the basis of Source, Application, and Geography.

Power Generation Market, By Application

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Commercial, Industrial, and Residential. Industrial accounted for the largest market share in 2019. Industrial power generation refers to applications in industries such as Manufacturing, Food, and Beverage, Chemical, Healthcare, and others. With the increasing demand for secure, sufficient, and sustainable , the industrial segment is expected to grow at a good pace during the forecast period.

Power Generation Market, By Source

• Non-Renewable
  1. Fossil Fuel
  2. Nuclear
• Renewable
  1. Hydropower
  2. Wind Power
  3. Solar PV
  4. Others

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Based on Source, the market is bifurcated into Non-Renewable (Fossil Fuel and Nuclear) and Renewable (Hydropower, Wind Power, Solar PV, and Others). At the moment, the primary source of non-renewable energy is fossil fuels, which include coal, gas and oil, and nuclear energy. Several non-renewable energy sources are considered to be more reliable than sources as they can provide continuous and non- weather-dependent energy. With new technologies arising such as carbon, capture, and storage (CCS), fossil fuel use in the future has the potential of being less harmful to the environment as it captures the carbon dioxide emissions and stores it underground instead of releasing it to the atmosphere.

Power Generation Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of regional analysis, the Global Power Generation Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific dominated the Global Power Generation Market in 2019. Asia Pacific is expected to witness increasing energy demands in countries such as China, India, and ASEAN member states.

Key Players

The “Global Power Generation Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Électricité de France S.A, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), General Electric (GE), Siemens AG, Southern Company, ExxonMobil, Chevron Corporation, ABB Ltd, Inc., AES Corporation and Huaneng Power International, Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally

Key Developments