Extreme Power Outages, Unreliable Grid System and Expanding Gas Infrastructure Drive the Market for Gas Generators
Gas generators will continue to play an important role in the energy mix, despite the rise of renewable energy based power generation. The fastest growth is expected in Asia-Pacific (APAC) as nations there are expected to diversify their power mix - away from coal and towards a more carbon-free form of power. The focus of this research service is to analyse the drivers and restraints that affect the growth of the global gas generator set market. Factors including increased power outages, natural disasters and expanding gas infrastructure are likely to drive the demand for gas generator sets from 2017 to 2022.
The author valued the global gas generator set market at $5.53 billion in 2017. Market growth is anticipated to be bolstered by the liquefied natural gas (LNG) and shale gas boom. APAC is forecast be the fastest-growing market as countries in this region are gearing up to diversify their power mix - away from coal and towards a more carbon-free form of power. Commercial and industrial segments play a critical role in the gas generator set market. A number of small and medium-scale industries that rely on generators for continuous power supply are on the rise. Further, the booming middle-class population in Asian and African countries has created a surge in economic activities. As more electronic devices are integrated into the lives of people, gas generators will see increased installations towards providing uninterrupted power. This factor will fuel a steady increase in demand for residential generators (capacity below 30kW) during 2017-2022. However, increasing investments into substitute technologies like solar, wind, batteries and smart grid solution like demand response are projected to restrain market growth.
Research Highlights
This study addresses the future and present market opportunities globally as well as challenges faced by industry participants in a rapidly changing environment. It highlights the competitive forces driving the market globally. It further provides information on the regions to look at for future investment along with growth strategies. Market metrics are provided for North America, Latin America, Europe, APAC, and Africa and the Middle East.
The study covers the global gas generator sets market from three basic angles
- Output Power Range: Up to 30kW, 30.1-60kW, 60.1-150kW, 150.1-300kW, 300.1-500kW, 500.1-1000kW, 1000.1-3000kW.
- End-user: Residential, Commercial, Industrial
- Application: Stand-by Power, Prime Power, Peak-Shaving
Key Issues Addressed
- Is the market growing and at what rate? What is the anticipated growth between 2017 and 2022?
- Are the existing competitors structured correctly to meet customer needs?
- How will the structure of the market change with time?
- Is there any development with the products/segments offered today?
- Are the generator sets offered today meeting customers’ needs, or is additional development needed?
- Are the vendors in the space ready to go it alone, or do they need partnerships to take their business to the next level?
