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Distributed Generation (DG) - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 548 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 3440904

Global Distributed Generation (DG) Market to Reach $615.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Distributed Generation (DG) estimated at US$268.9 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$615.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Fuel Cells, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 9.8% CAGR and reach US$92.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Solar PV Cells segment is estimated at 12.7% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $41.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 14.7% CAGR

The Distributed Generation (DG) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$41.6 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$178.8 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 14.7% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 7.1% and 7.6% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.8% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 52 Featured)

  • Capstone Green Energy Corporation
  • Caterpillar, Inc.
  • Cummins, Inc.
  • Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
  • E.ON SE
  • Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
  • Ansaldo Energia SpA
  • Ameresco, Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • ENERCON GmbH
  • Convion Ltd.
  • Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.
  • EDF Renewable Energy
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Emergya Wind Technologies B.V.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Distributed Generation: A Prelude
  • Types of Distributed Generation Resources
  • Major Distributed Generation Technologies with Typical Installed Capacity Range
  • Categorization of Distributed Generation Technologies by Capacity Installations
  • Fuel Cells
  • Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
  • Distributed Wind Turbines
  • Gas Turbines
  • Reciprocating Engines
  • Microturbines
  • Microhydroelectric Generators
  • Distributed Power Generation: A Game Changer for the Electric Power Industry
  • Solar Photovoltaic Technology Leading the Growth Run
  • Commercial Segment: Largest End Use Market
  • Europe: The Largest Regional Market
  • Developing Regions Exhibit Fast Paced Growth
  • Key Trends in the Distributed Energy Resources Market
  • Major Factors Driving Deployment of Distributed Generation in Developed and Developing Economies
  • Environmental Benefits
  • Utility Benefits
  • Reliability and Energy Security Benefits
  • Grid Expansion and Equipment Benefits
  • Favorable Government Regulations and Policies: Critical for Market Penetration
  • Domestic Targets for Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Select Regions/Countries
  • Distributed Solar: The High Growth Segment
  • Global Distributed PV Capacity Growth (in GW) by End-Use for the Period 2007-12, 2012-18 and 2019-24
  • Distributed Wind Power Becoming a More Accessible Option for Farmers in the US
  • Growing Interest in Distributed Fuel Cell Generation Systems to Benefit Stationary Fuel Cells
  • SOFCs: Ideal for Distributed Power Generation
  • Natural Gas Offers Significant Opportunities in Distributed Generation of Electricity
  • Reciprocating Combustion Engines (RCEs) Apt for Flexible Peaking
  • Growing Prominence of Distributed Power Generation Benefits Market Prospects for Combustion Turbines
  • Distributed Power Technologies: Brief Details on Power Technology, Size Range, Power Efficiency Range, Fuel Options and Applications
  • Micro Turbines Witness Increasing Deployment in Distributed Energy Generation
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
  • Distributed Generation (DG) - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Robust Demand for Electricity Closer to the Point of Consumption Drives Proliferation of DG Technologies
  • Projected Global Demand for Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035
  • Global Primary Energy Consumption (Billion toe): Growth Trajectory for the Period 1990-2040
  • Global Energy Consumption (Billion toe) by Country/Region (1995, 2017 and 2040): Breakdown for USA, China, India, Russia, Brazil, EU, Middle East and Rest of World
  • Estimated Global Power Generation Infrastructure Requirement (in US$ Billion) for China, India, Latin America, and North America over the Period 2010-2030
  • Inefficiencies in Traditional Power Generation Model: Foundation for Market Growth
  • High DG Penetration in the Long Run to Lead to Utility Companies’ ‘Death Spiral’
  • Growing Focus on Renewable Energy: A Strong Growth Driver
  • Leading Wind Power Countries Worldwide: Ranking Based on Key Wind Power Facts
  • World Installed Base of Wind Energy (in Megawatts) by Geographic Region: 2018, 2021 & 2024
  • Smart Grids to Complement Integration of DG Resources in Electric Utility Network
  • Innovative Application of Smart Grid in Enabling Energy Security
  • Distributed Generation: A Key Enabler of Smart Cities
  • Number of Smart Cities Worldwide by Geographic Region (2025E)
  • Microgrids and Distributed Generation Transform Electricity Management Forever
  • DG Prosumers Continue to Depend on Utility Grids, EquiTable Cost Sharing a Major Priority
  • Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): The DG Technology with Tremendous Growth Potential
  • Affordable, Efficient Energy Storage Technologies to Magnify the Disruptive Effect of DG
  • Commercialization of Stationary Fuel Cells to Revolutionize DG Market
  • Solar PV Attains Grid Parity: A Major Milestone for DG
  • Surging Demand from Telecom Network Operators Augurs Well for the DG Market
  • Favorable Demographic and Urbanization Trends Strengthens Market Prospects
  • World Population by Geographic Region (2000-2050) (in Millions)
  • Rapid Urbanization: A Mega Growth Driver for Distributed Generation
  • World Population Urbanization Rate (%) by Region/Country: 2016 & 2040
  • Key Challenges Hampering Large Scale Deployment of Distributed Generation
  • Technical Barriers
  • Lower Energy-Efficiency, Higher Costs of DG Equipment
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Distributed Generation (DG) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World 7-Year Perspective for Distributed Generation (DG) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fuel Cells by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 7-Year Perspective for Fuel Cells by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Solar PV Cells by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 7-Year Perspective for Solar PV Cells by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wind Turbines by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World 7-Year Perspective for Wind Turbines by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gas & Steam Turbines by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 7-Year Perspective for Gas & Steam Turbines by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reciprocating Combustion Engines by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 7-Year Perspective for Reciprocating Combustion Engines by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World 7-Year Perspective for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for On-Grid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 7-Year Perspective for On-Grid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Off-Grid by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 7-Year Perspective for Off-Grid by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World 7-Year Perspective for Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 7-Year Perspective for Industrial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Residential by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 7-Year Perspective for Residential by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Distributed Generation (DG) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Challenging Times Ahead for US Utilities as Distributed Generation Market Surges Ahead
  • Increasing Adoption of DG in the US
  • Wholesale Distributed Generation Market Poised to Witness Robust Growth
  • The United States: A Key Market for Solar PV based Distributed Generation
  • COVID-19 Crisis Puts Tremendous Pressure on the US Solar Industry
  • Lucrative Incentives and Supportive Policy Driving New York’s Community Solar Capacity
  • Corporate Procurement and Community Solar Model Amplify Non-Utility and Non-Residential Distributed Generation Market
  • Non-Residential Solar PV Installations (in MWdc) for Years 2015, 2020 and 2025
  • Residential Segment Characterized by Continued Diversification
  • Residential Solar PV Installations (in MWdc) for Years 2015, 2020 and 2025
  • Falling Prices to Accelerate Market Expansion of Solar Distributed Generation
  • Mixed Prospects for Distributed Wind Power Market in the US
  • US Distributed Wind Systems Market with 2014 and 2030 Targets for Levelized Cost of Energy, Capacity Factor, and Average Installed Cost
  • US Manufacturers to Leverage Innovation to Capture a Slice of the Global Distributed Wind Market
  • High CAPEX Continues to Constrain Fuel Cells Market
  • DERMS Market to Grow in Sync with DG Penetration
CANADA
  • Brief Market Overview
JAPAN
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Focus on Renewable Power to Spur Growth of Japan’s Distributed Wind Power Market
CHINA
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Germany: Biggest Electricity as well as Distributed Energy Market in Europe
FRANCE
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Developing Asian Countries Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
  • Indonesia: Strong Business Case for Small Scale Distributed Power Generation
  • Thailand: Government Support Pivotal in Driving Adoption of DG Technologies
AUSTRALIA
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
MIDDLE EAST
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
AFRICA
  • Distributed Generation (DG) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Capstone Green Energy Corporation
  • Caterpillar, Inc.
  • Cummins, Inc.
  • Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
  • E.ON SE
  • Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
  • Ansaldo Energia SpA
  • Ameresco, Inc.
  • Bloom Energy Corporation
  • ENERCON GmbH
  • Convion Ltd.
  • Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.
  • EDF Renewable Energy
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Emergya Wind Technologies B.V.