Distributed Generation Market Report 2026

The distributed generation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $119.71 billion in 2025 to $135.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for localized power solutions, growth of renewable energy installations, government incentives for small-scale generation, increasing awareness of energy reliability, early adoption of solar pv and wind turbines.

The distributed generation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $219.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of off-grid electrification, technological advancement in fuel cells and micro-turbines, integration with smart grids and iot-enabled energy management, growing industrial and commercial adoption, focus on decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of solar pv and wind microgeneration systems, deployment of fuel cells and micro-turbines for local power supply, adoption of micro-hydropower and biomass generation solutions, use of reciprocating and combustion engines for reliable backup power, hybrid distributed generation systems for on-grid and off-grid applications.

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the distributed generation market in the coming years. An electric vehicle is a type of automobile powered by electricity, typically through one or more electric motors, rather than relying on an internal combustion engine fueled by gasoline or diesel. Distributed generation plays a key role in integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into power distribution systems by expanding EV charging accessibility and reducing grid congestion through charging at multiple locations. For instance, in July 2025, Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based EU statistical authority, reported that in 2024, approximately 1.45 million new battery-only electric passenger cars were registered in the European Union, bringing the total EV fleet to around 5.87 million, a 32.4% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the growing adoption of electric vehicles is contributing to the expansion of the distributed generation market.

Major companies operating in the distributed generation market are increasing their focus on introducing hybrid distributed generation systems to gain a competitive edge in the market. Hybrid distributed generation systems are energy systems that combine multiple sources and technologies for power generation, such as renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, along with conventional sources such as diesel or natural gas generators, to provide reliable and efficient electricity supply in distributed or off-grid locations. For instance, in October 2023, Soleolico, a Spain-based energy company, launched a distributed-generation wind PV system that combines ultra-light solar panels from Spanish manufacturer Izpitek with wind turbines that follow the wind hybrid system. This system is designed to provide a revolutionary power solution, offering the benefits of both solar and wind system generation. This innovative system can be deployed in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications, contributing to the growth of distributed generation in Spain and beyond.

In July 2023, ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired the commercial distributed generation business from Duke Energy Corporation for $0.364 billion. Through this acquisition, ArcLight aims to expand its renewable energy portfolio and position the company for growth in the distributed generation market. Duke Energy Corporation is a US-based energy company specializing in the provision of safe and reliable electricity and natural gas.

Major companies operating in the distributed generation market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Schneider Electric SE, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH, ASEA Brown Boveri Ltd., AES Corporation, Ameresco Inc., Ansaldo Energia S. p. A., Ballard Power Systems Inc., Bloom Energy Corporation, Capstone Turbine Corporation, Ceres Power Holdings plc, Clearway Energy Inc., Cummins Inc., Doosan Fuel Cell America Inc., E. ON SE, Enel Green Power S. p. A., FuelCell Energy Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Hydrogenics Corporation, Iberdrola S. A., Invenergy LLC, Johnson Controls International plc, SMA Solar Technology AG, SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Sonnen GmbH, SunPower Corporation, Tesla Inc., Toshiba Corporation, TotalEnergies SE.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the distributed generation market in 2025.North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the distributed generation market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the distributed generation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the distributed generation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The distributed generation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services with the aid of a two-wire DC connection of the distribution system, two-wire AC connection to the distribution system, three-wire DC connection to the distribution system, three-wire (delta) AC connection of the distribution system, four-wire (star) AC connection of distribution system. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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