Power Generation Market Report 2025

The power generation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.07 trillion in 2024 to $2.2 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in power consumption, government initiatives for energy infrastructure, emerging economies, technology advancements, and market liberalization.

The power generation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.75 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in industrial sector, increasing demand for electricity, an increase in investments and growing use of electricity in transportation. Major trends in the forecast period include changing business models of electric utilities, adoption of batteries to store energy, digital technologies in power generation, nuclear power generation, development of solar tracking mounts technology, deployment of advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) solutions, power plant transmissions, and innovations in waste-to-energy technologies.

The increasing use of electricity in the transportation industry is anticipated to boost the demand for electricity, thereby driving the power generation market. The electrification initiatives in underdeveloped and developing countries for railways, the establishment of public transportation networks such as rapid metro transit systems, and the growing adoption of electric vehicles in developed nations present significant opportunities for power generation companies. For example, to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) estimates that the UK will need to electrify about 13,000 track kilometers by 2050, with 179 kilometers electrified between 2020 and 2021. The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) projects annual electric vehicle sales in the USA to exceed 1.2 million by 2025, with electric vehicles expected to contribute to 9% of global electricity demand by 2050.

The increasing demand for cooling is poised to fuel the growth of the power generation market in the forthcoming years. Cooling involves the process of reducing the temperature in an area, often accomplished by dissipating heat using air or a cooling medium. Power generation is instrumental in cooling through the operation of air conditioning (AC) and fans to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. As of July 2023, the International Energy Agency reports that over 90% of households in both the United States and Japan own an air conditioner. Cooling activities consume about 10% of the world's total electricity usage, with warmer nations experiencing over a 50% surge in power demand during the summer season. Consequently, the escalating demand for cooling is expected to drive the growth of the power generation market.

Electric power generation companies are increasingly employing batteries to store solar energy during daylight hours, utilizing large lithium-ion batteries at energy storage sites. This approach is gaining popularity not only in solar power generation but also in various other types of power generation. These batteries serve as backup storage, absorbing solar power and redistributing it to the grid during periods of demand or disruptions in fuel supply. The deployment of such energy storage systems minimizes the reliance on capital-intensive power generation plants, improves transmission and distribution efficiencies, and lowers operational costs. The World Bank Group aims to fund 17.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery storage by 2025, a significant increase from the current 4-5 GWh installed across developing nations.

Major companies in the power generation market are focusing on innovative solutions to enhance the use of hydrogen fuel cells for backup power and to gain a competitive advantage. Hydrogen fuel cells represent a modern and efficient solution for backup power, providing a reliable and decentralized electricity source during outages or emergencies. For example, in April 2024, Panasonic Corporation announced that its Electric Works Company plans to launch a new pure hydrogen fuel cell generator in October 2024. This generator will generate electricity through a chemical reaction between high-purity hydrogen and oxygen from the air, targeting markets in Australia, Europe, and China.

Major companies operating in the power generation market include Enel SpA, Electricite De France SA, State Power Investment Corporation, E.ON SE, Engie, Huaneng Power International, Inc., Exelon Corp, Endesa SA, Datang International Power Generation Company Limited, Inter RAO UES, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, NTPC Limited, Tata Power, Adani Power, NHPC Limited, Guodian Corporation, Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Tohoku Electric Power Co, AGL Energy, EDF Energy, RWE, Scottish Power, Centrica, SSE, Drax Power Limited, Intergen, ESBI, Vattenfall AB, Fortum Oyj, Fennovoima Ltd, Areva, Horizon Nuclear Power, Unipro (E.ON Russia JSC), Territorial Generating Company Number One, Mosenergo, Gazprom Energoholding LLC, NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, Dominion Resources, American Electric, Public Service Enterprise Group, ENMAX Corporation, TransAlta Corporation, Comision Federal de Electricidad, Companhia Hidro Elétrica do São Francisco, Copel Geração e Transmissão SA, Eletrobras Eletronorte, Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras, AES Gener, Colbún S.A, Empresas Públicas de Medellín E.S.P., Saudi Electricity Company, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), Israel Electric Corporation, Nuclear Power Production & Development Company of Iran (NPPD), Nawah Energy, Amu Power Company, Zimbabwe Power Company, BioTherm Energy, Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Globeleq Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the power generation market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the power generation market. The regions covered in the power generation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the power generation market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The power generation market includes revenue earned by entities by thermal energy generated from fossil fuels, coal, petroleum, natural gas, solar thermal energy, chemical energy, and potential energy from falling water. 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.

Power generation is the process of producing electricity through various technologies to meet the electrical needs of society. This involves generating electricity in dedicated electricity plants as well as in combined heat and power plants.

The primary methods of power generation encompass hydroelectricity, fossil fuel electricity, nuclear electricity, solar electricity, wind electricity, geothermal electricity, biomass electricity, and other forms of electricity. Hydroelectricity, also referred to as hydroelectric power or hydroelectric energy, involves generating electricity by capturing the energy of moving water, such as water flowing over a waterfall. The energy for power generation is sourced from both conventional (non-renewable) and renewable sources. Power grids come in different types, including off-grid and on-grid, catering to the residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.

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