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Biomass and Waste-to-Energy - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 253 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 992763

Global Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market to Reach $47.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy estimated at US$32.1 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Thermal Waste-to-Energy, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.9% CAGR and reach US$38 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Biological Waste-to-Energy segment is estimated at 5.8% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $5.7 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.2% CAGR

The Biomass and Waste-to-Energy market in the U.S. is estimated at US$5.7 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.2% and 4.9% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.7% 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 58 Featured)

  • General Electric Company
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Enerkem, Inc.
  • Hitachi Zosen Corporation
  • Constructions industrielles de la Mediterranee SA (CNIM)
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • Ensyn Technologies, Inc.
  • Orsted A/S
  • China Everbright International Ltd
  • ContourGlobal PLC
  • EEW Energy from Waste GmbH
  • Future Biogas Limited
  • Gazasia Ltd.
  • Keppel Seghers Pte Ltd
  • Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC)

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Worldwide Renewable Energy Market: A Review
  • Global Energy Mix: 1990 Vs 2030
  • Global Renewable Energy Breakdown by Type: 2010 Vs 2030
  • Targets for Electricity Production from Renewable Energy Sources in Select Countries
  • Sustained Rise in Electric Power Consumption Drives the Need for Alternative Energy Sources
  • Projected Global Demand for Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035
  • Global Primary Energy Consumption (Billion toe): Growth Trajectory for the Period 1990-2040
  • Biomass and Waste-To-Energy: A Prelude
  • Major Categories of Biomass Sources
  • Biomass Market: Fast Facts
  • Waste-to-Energy
  • Stages of Waste Conversion Process
  • Technologies for MSW Treatment
  • Technologies for Processing Biomass
  • Supply Security & Environmental Concerns Boost Biomass Usage
  • Growth Drivers for Biomass Power Generation
  • Market Restraints
  • Waste-to-Energy Market to Register Strong Growth
  • Percentage of Municipal Solid Waste Burned with Energy Recovery in Select Countries
  • Asia Pacific to Drive Growth
  • Issues Surrounding Waste-to Energy
  • Recent Market Activity
  • World Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Automation Picks Up Pace at Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Plants
  • Rising Biomass Pallet Production Helps Biomass Industry Display Strong Growth
  • Rise in MSW Augurs Well for Market Growth
  • Global Waste Generation, by Region (in millions of tonnes/year): 2016, 2030, 2050
  • Startups Enter Waste-To-Energy Space
  • Innovations and Technology Advancements Spur Growth
  • Hydrothermal Carbonization Waste-To-Energy Technology
  • Researchers at UNIST Develop New Biomass Conversion Technology
  • Dendro Liquid Energy (DLE) to Offer New Growth Avenues
  • Micropower Projects: Providing Electricity to Remote Areas
  • Rise in Use of Biomass in Heat Applications
  • Biomass CHP as a Percentage of Total CHP Generation in Select Countries
  • Electricity from Biomethane Facilitates Pollution Reduction
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Thermal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Thermal by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biological by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Biological by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Biological by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Long-Term Prospects Remain Favorable for Waste-to-Energy Market
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation in the US by Waste Type (in %): 2023
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management in the US by Type (in %): 2019
  • Rapidly Evolving Role of Renewables in Power Generation Widens Opportunities
  • Renewable Energy Consumption in the US (2023): Percentage Share Breakdown for Biomass, Hydroelectric, Wind Energy, Geothermal Energy, and Solar Energy
  • Biomass: A Promising Renewable Energy Resource
  • Cost Competitive Operations: Key to Growth
  • Challenges Facing Biomass Industry
  • Competition in the US Waste Incineration Plants Market
  • Leading Operators of Waste Incineration Plants in the US (2023)
  • Market Analytics
  • Table 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: USA Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: USA 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
CANADA
  • Bioenergy Sector: An Overview
  • Benefits of Bioenergy for Canada
  • Challenges Faced
  • Table 17: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: Canada Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Power Capacity of Waste Incineration Plants in MW in Japan: 2009-2023
  • Table 20: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: Japan Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
CHINA
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • China Sets Forth to Develop Low-Carbon Economy
  • Renewable Law: Encouraging Green Electricity
  • Table 23: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: China Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: China 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • A Glance at Waste-to-Energy Market in Select European Countries
  • Growing Image of Biomass as an Ideal Alternative Energy Source Favors Growth
  • European Renewable Energy Industry: An Overview
  • Renewable Electricity Generation by Source in EU-27 (2023): Percentage Share Breakdown for Hydropower, Wind, Biomass, and Others
  • Table 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Electricity Generation in France by Energy Source (2023)
  • Table 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: France Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: France 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Renewable Power Capacity in Germany (2019)
  • Renewable Electricity Generation by Energy Source in Germany (2023)
  • Table 35: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: Germany Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 38: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: Italy Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Installed Capacity of Electricity Generation from Renewable Sources in the UK (2023)
  • Table 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: UK Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: UK 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 46: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Waste-to-Energy Market
  • Municipal Solid Waste (generated per kg/version/day) in Asia by Country: 2019 and 2025
  • INDIA
  • Market Overview
  • AUSTRALIA
  • Table 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • LATIN AMERICA
  • Table 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 52: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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

  • General Electric Company
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Enerkem, Inc.
  • Hitachi Zosen Corporation
  • Constructions industrielles de la Mediterranee SA (CNIM)
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • Ensyn Technologies, Inc.
  • Orsted A/S
  • China Everbright International Ltd
  • ContourGlobal PLC
  • EEW Energy from Waste GmbH
  • Future Biogas Limited
  • Gazasia Ltd.
  • Keppel Seghers Pte Ltd
  • Metal Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC)

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