Power Generation Market Synopsis

Power Generation Market Size Was Valued at USD 1.94 Trillion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 3.92 Trillion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 8.12% From 2024-2032.

Power generation is defined as the conversion of different types of energy forms into electrical energy, which is supplied to domestic, commercial as well as industrial users. This procedure deals with the transformation of primary energy sources which include Fossil energy –coal, natural gas, and oil, Nuclear energy, and Renewable energy of solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy into electricity using several technologies and systems. The generated electricity is further supplied through the network of transformers, substations and distribution line to end-users. Electric power provision is one of those basic utilities which are critical in enabling the provision of solutions that make up the basic structure and function of today’s economies and societies.

• The power generation business around the world is one of the most significant industries, which are expanding the economic frontiers globally. It includes generation of power through the at least the traditional fuels: coal, natural gas, and oil and in addition, nuclear energy and renewable energy such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy. The market has changed over the past decade and particularly over the last few years, with more focus being given to renewable energy sources mainly with regard to the environment issues as well as enhanced technology. Various governments of the world have provided support through legal frameworks in the establishment of renewable energy projects hence, major investment in renewable energy projects. This process is motivated by the move to low-carbon economy, stable energy supply and increasing demand of power from the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors.
• Also, the power generation market is driven by technological advancements and the incorporation of smart grid systems. Such developments help in increasing efficiency of power and energy distribution and minimizing wastage and malfunctioning. Also, growth of additional services to consumers and energy storage is changing the market, for example, batteries which can store the energy produced by renewable sources. The market is intensely competitive and the prime players have persistently strived to enhance the productivity of the operation and to cut costs on their work. In a world which is gradually shifting towards sustainability, the power generation market is not immune to change, and renewable sources are likely to featuring prominently in the foreseeable future market.

Power Generation Market Trend Analysis

Increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind power

• There is another trend also coming from the power generation sector and that is the growing emphasis on the use of renewable energy such as solar and wind power. It stemmed from several factors such as the decline in the cost of technologies in renewable energy, increased awareness of the environment, and the policies of governments that want to reduce carbon emission and promote the use of renewable energy. Advancements in the storage of energy in areas like battery technology are also increasing the possibility of renewable energy through solving the problems of reliability of the resource. Hence, there is increased investment in the renewable energy projects, and renewable energy sources are taking a larger share of the world’s energy portfolio slowly but surely replacing conventional fossil fuel-based electricity generation.

Development and deployment of advanced energy storage solutions

• Another new exciting opportunity in power generation market is use and integration of sophisticated energy storage systems. More the focus stays on renewable source of energy such as solar energy and wind energy, more important becomes the issue of managing the fluctuations. Lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, and other storage systems allow for storing the excess energy produced in the periods of high production to release it when demand or production is high and vice versa. It improves the stability and the reliability of renewable energy sources while giving additional lee-way to the grid operators with supply and demand. Those organizations who are currently investing in this technology and continuously coming up with new technologies in energy storage will benefit from this increasing demand hence creating a more reliable energy system.

Power Generation Market Segment Analysis:

Power Generation Market Segmented on the basis of type, Source and end user.

By Type, Hydroelectricity segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

• On the basis of the type, it has been estimated that the hydroelectricity segment will dictate the growth of the power generation market throughout the forecast period. The use of water under its mechanical energy in the form of flow or falling is one of the oldest and most economically efficient means of producing electricity today known as hydropower. It is of high value because it offers base load power accompanied by flexibility in offering peaking electricity energy through hydroelectric systems that involve pumped storage.
• Furthermore, hydroelectric plants have very long life spans and very low costs associated with the plant once it is put in place. As the global focus has shifted towards carbon-cutting and high-RE integration, the numbers of fresh hydro power stations being undertaken, along with the enhancement of current hydro power stations are expected to rise. This puts the nations with ample water sources in a position to increase the installed hydro capacity that in turn bolsters the segment’s dominance in the market.

By Source, Conventional/Non-Renewable Source segment expected to held the largest share

• The Conventional/Non-Renewable Source segment is expected to have the lion share in the power generation market owing to its well developed physical framework and reliable performance. Even as there is increasing focus towards green energy, the traditional sources of energy like coal, natural gas and oil still reign supreme in the world. These sources ensure the availability of a constant power which is essential in the provision of the high levels of power needed by industries, commercial units and homes.
• Also, many countries have large assets and facilities committed to non-renewable energy generation and use, which place considerable focus on this source. However, even though the conventional source still has a bigger market share it is projected that with continuous development of renewable energy technologies and due to escalating environmental standards towards carbon emissions, more emphasis will however be shifted to cleaner energy sources in the future.

Power Generation Market Regional Insights:

Asia Pacific is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast period

• The Asia Pacific region holds the highest potential to lead the power generation market in the coming years because of the following factors. Technology advancement and pace of development is boosting the electricity demand especially in future power houses such as China, India and several South Asian countries. This demand is being met and energy security achieved as governments in the region continue to invest in power infrastructure.
• Also there is a growing demand for the use of renewable energy sources which is complemented by enabling polices by the government intended on achieving lower carbon emission and fight climate change. Technological improvement in the renewable energy sources like solar and wind and the declining cost of installation are accelerating this shift. Therefore, the Asia Pacific region is projected to dominate in the conventional and renewable power generation capacities which will account for a major portion in the power generation market in the future.

Active Key Players in the Power Generation Market

• ABB Ltd (Switzerland)
• China National Nuclear Corporation (China)
• Duke Energy Corporation (United States)
• EDF (Électricité de France) (France)
• Enel Group (Italy)
• Engie (France)
• General Electric (United States)
• Hitachi Ltd (Japan)
• Iberdrola (Spain)
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan)
• NextEra Energy, Inc. (United States)
• Schneider Electric (France)
• Siemens AG (Germany)
• State Grid Corporation of China (China)
• Toshiba Corporation (Japan), Other key Players.

Chapter 1: Introduction
 1.1 Scope and Coverage

Chapter 2:Executive Summary

Chapter 3: Market Landscape
 3.1 Market Dynamics
  3.1.1 Drivers
  3.1.2 Restraints
  3.1.3 Opportunities
  3.1.4 Challenges
 3.2 Market Trend Analysis
 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
 3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
 3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
 3.6 Ecosystem
 3.7 Regulatory Landscape
 3.8 Price Trend Analysis
 3.9 Patent Analysis
 3.10 Technology Evolution
 3.11 Investment Pockets
 3.12 Import-Export Analysis

Chapter 4: Power Generation Market by Type
 4.1 Power Generation Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 4.2 Power Generation Market Overview
 4.3 Hydroelectricity
  4.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.3.4 Hydroelectricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.4 Fossil Fuel Electricity
  4.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.4.4 Fossil Fuel Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.5 Nuclear Electricity
  4.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.5.4 Nuclear Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.6 Solar Electricity
  4.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.6.4 Solar Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.7 Wind Electricity
  4.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.7.4 Wind Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.8 Geothermal Electricity
  4.8.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.8.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.8.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.8.4 Geothermal Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.9 Biomass Electricity
  4.9.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.9.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.9.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.9.4 Biomass Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.10 Other Electricity
  4.10.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.10.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.10.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.10.4 Other Electricity: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 5: Power Generation Market by Source
 5.1 Power Generation Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 5.2 Power Generation Market Overview
 5.3 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
  5.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.3.4 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.4 Renewable Source
  5.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.4.4 Renewable Source: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6: Power Generation Market by End User
 6.1 Power Generation Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 6.2 Power Generation Market Overview
 6.3 Industrial
  6.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.3.4 Industrial: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.4 Commercial
  6.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.4.4 Commercial: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.5 Residential
  6.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.5.4 Residential: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.6 Transportation
  6.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.6.4 Transportation: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 7: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
 7.1 Competitive Landscape
  7.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
  7.1.2 Power Generation Market Share by Manufacturer (2023)
  7.1.3 Industry BCG Matrix
  7.1.4 Heat Map Analysis
  7.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
  
 7.2 ABB LTD (SWITZERLAND)
  7.2.1 Company Overview
  7.2.2 Key Executives
  7.2.3 Company Snapshot
  7.2.4 Role of the Company in the Market
  7.2.5 Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  7.2.6 Operating Business Segments
  7.2.7 Product Portfolio
  7.2.8 Business Performance
  7.2.9 Key Strategic Moves and Recent Developments
  7.2.10 SWOT Analysis
 7.3 CHINA NATIONAL NUCLEAR CORPORATION (CHINA)
 7.4 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION (UNITED STATES)
 7.5 EDF (ÉLECTRICITÉ DE FRANCE) (FRANCE)
 7.6 ENEL GROUP (ITALY)
 7.7 ENGIE (FRANCE)
 7.8 GENERAL ELECTRIC (UNITED STATES)
 7.9 HITACHI LTD (JAPAN)
 7.10 IBERDROLA (SPAIN)
 7.11 MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (JAPAN)
 7.12 NEXTERA ENERGY INC (UNITED STATES)
 7.13 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (FRANCE)
 7.14 SIEMENS AG (GERMANY)
 7.15 STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA (CHINA)
 7.16 TOSHIBA CORPORATION (JAPAN)

Chapter 8: Global Power Generation Market By Region
 8.1 Overview
 8.2. North America Power Generation Market
  8.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.2.2 Top Key Companies
  8.2.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.2.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.2.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.2.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.2.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.2.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.2.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.2.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.2.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.2.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.2.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.2.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.2.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.2.6.1 Industrial
   8.2.6.2 Commercial
   8.2.6.3 Residential
   8.2.6.4 Transportation
  8.2.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.2.7.1 US
   8.2.7.2 Canada
   8.2.7.3 Mexico
 8.3. Eastern Europe Power Generation Market
  8.3.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.3.2 Top Key Companies
  8.3.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.3.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.3.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.3.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.3.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.3.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.3.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.3.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.3.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.3.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.3.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.3.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.3.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.3.6.1 Industrial
   8.3.6.2 Commercial
   8.3.6.3 Residential
   8.3.6.4 Transportation
  8.3.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.3.7.1 Bulgaria
   8.3.7.2 The Czech Republic
   8.3.7.3 Hungary
   8.3.7.4 Poland
   8.3.7.5 Romania
   8.3.7.6 Rest of Eastern Europe
 8.4. Western Europe Power Generation Market
  8.4.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.4.2 Top Key Companies
  8.4.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.4.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.4.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.4.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.4.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.4.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.4.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.4.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.4.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.4.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.4.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.4.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.4.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.4.6.1 Industrial
   8.4.6.2 Commercial
   8.4.6.3 Residential
   8.4.6.4 Transportation
  8.4.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.4.7.1 Germany
   8.4.7.2 UK
   8.4.7.3 France
   8.4.7.4 Netherlands
   8.4.7.5 Italy
   8.4.7.6 Russia
   8.4.7.7 Spain
   8.4.7.8 Rest of Western Europe
 8.5. Asia Pacific Power Generation Market
  8.5.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.5.2 Top Key Companies
  8.5.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.5.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.5.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.5.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.5.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.5.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.5.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.5.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.5.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.5.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.5.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.5.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.5.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.5.6.1 Industrial
   8.5.6.2 Commercial
   8.5.6.3 Residential
   8.5.6.4 Transportation
  8.5.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.5.7.1 China
   8.5.7.2 India
   8.5.7.3 Japan
   8.5.7.4 South Korea
   8.5.7.5 Malaysia
   8.5.7.6 Thailand
   8.5.7.7 Vietnam
   8.5.7.8 The Philippines
   8.5.7.9 Australia
   8.5.7.10 New Zealand
   8.5.7.11 Rest of APAC
 8.6. Middle East & Africa Power Generation Market
  8.6.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.6.2 Top Key Companies
  8.6.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.6.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.6.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.6.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.6.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.6.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.6.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.6.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.6.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.6.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.6.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.6.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.6.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.6.6.1 Industrial
   8.6.6.2 Commercial
   8.6.6.3 Residential
   8.6.6.4 Transportation
  8.6.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.6.7.1 Turkey
   8.6.7.2 Bahrain
   8.6.7.3 Kuwait
   8.6.7.4 Saudi Arabia
   8.6.7.5 Qatar
   8.6.7.6 UAE
   8.6.7.7 Israel
   8.6.7.8 South Africa
 8.7. South America Power Generation Market
  8.7.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  8.7.2 Top Key Companies
  8.7.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  8.7.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
   8.7.4.1 Hydroelectricity
   8.7.4.2 Fossil Fuel Electricity
   8.7.4.3 Nuclear Electricity
   8.7.4.4 Solar Electricity
   8.7.4.5 Wind Electricity
   8.7.4.6 Geothermal Electricity
   8.7.4.7 Biomass Electricity
   8.7.4.8 Other Electricity
  8.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Source
   8.7.5.1 Conventional/Non-Renewable Source
   8.7.5.2 Renewable Source
  8.7.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End User
   8.7.6.1 Industrial
   8.7.6.2 Commercial
   8.7.6.3 Residential
   8.7.6.4 Transportation
  8.7.7 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
   8.7.7.1 Brazil
   8.7.7.2 Argentina
   8.7.7.3 Rest of SA

Chapter 9 Analyst Viewpoint and Conclusion
9.1 Recommendations and Concluding Analysis
9.2 Potential Market Strategies

Chapter 10 Research Methodology
10.1 Research Process
10.2 Primary Research
10.3 Secondary Research