Biomass Power Generation Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The biomass power generation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $59.72 billion in 2024 to $63.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to government policies and incentives, energy security concerns, environmental regulations, technological advancements, waste management initiatives.

The biomass power generation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to renewable energy targets, circular economy initiatives, economic incentives and subsidies, advancements in biomass conversion technologies, increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of co-firing practices, integration of energy storage solutions, growth of distributed biomass power generation, emergence of biomass co-products, adoption of advanced control and automation systems.

Government initiatives aimed at promoting biomass power generation are expected to drive growth in the biomass power generation market. These initiatives include programs, policies, or actions taken by governments to address specific issues or achieve particular objectives. In major countries, governments provide financial incentives such as grants, subsidies, or tax credits to support the development and operation of biomass power plants. These incentives ease the financial burden on investors, making biomass projects more feasible. For example, in June 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, reported in its Government Energy Spending Tracker that governments had allocated $1.34 trillion for clean energy investments, a 25% increase from 2021 to 2023. This growth in clean energy spending has outpaced investments in fossil fuels during the same period. As a result, government support for biomass power generation is fueling the expansion of the biomass power generation market.

Key players in the biomass power generation market are strategically embracing partnership models to gain a competitive advantage. Partnerships in biomass power generation yield various benefits, contributing to the success and sustainability of projects within this energy sector. For instance, in April 2023, Marubeni Corporation, a Japan-based trading company, forged a partnership with Taisei Corporation, a Japan-based real estate development firm, to commence construction on the Ishikari Area Biomass Power Plant in Ishikari City, Hokkaido. This facility is projected to generate 9,950 kW of power upon completion. Additionally, in December 2023, Air Burners, a US-based company specializing in manufacturing air curtain burner systems for biomass waste disposal, collaborated with Rolls-Royce, a UK-based luxury automobile manufacturer, and Volvo, a Swedish-based automotive company. Through this strategic collaboration, Air Burners developed the BioCharger, a portable device designed to convert biomass waste into energy efficiently. The BioCharger provides off-grid power solutions for various applications, showcasing the innovative potential of partnerships within the biomass power generation market.

In January 2023, Pacolet Milliken, LLC, a US-based investment firm, successfully acquired Piedmont Green Power for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition reflects Pacolet Milliken's dedication to expanding its renewable energy portfolio and advancing sustainability goals. Piedmont Green Power, a US-based company, specializes in providing biomass power generation solutions. The acquisition aligns with Pacolet Milliken's commitment to promoting clean energy initiatives and reinforces its position in the renewable energy sector.

Major companies operating in the biomass power generation market are E.ON SE, ENGIE SA, Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Veolia Environnement SA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., ALSTOM Holdings, Dalkia by EDF Group, Drax Group PLC, Rockwell Automation Inc., MVV Energie AG, John Wood Group, Valmet Corporation, Alfa Laval, Aker Solutions, MEIDENSHA CORPORATION, Ameresco Inc., Ramboll Group A/S, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc., EnviTec Biogas AG, Vattenfall AB, WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH, KASAG Swiss AG, Beltran Technologies Inc., Volue.

Europe was the largest region in the biomass power generation market in 2024. The regions covered in the biomass power generation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biomass power generation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biomass power generation market consists of sales of gas generation, fuel generation, and solid generation. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Biomass electricity generation involves the conversion of organic materials, such as wood, agricultural residues, or organic waste, into electricity. This renewable energy process entails burning biomass to produce steam, which subsequently powers turbines connected to generators, thus generating electricity. This method serves to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and utilizes organic materials that can be replenished sustainably.

The primary feedstock for biomass power generation includes woody biomass, agricultural and forest residues, biogas and energy crops, urban residues, and landfill gas (LFG) feedstock. Woody biomass comprises organic material sourced from trees and woody plants, encompassing branches, bark, wood chips, sawdust, and forest residues. Various technologies employed in biomass electricity generation include anaerobic digestion, combustion, gasification, co-firing, combined heat and power (CHP), and landfill gas (LFG), catering to diverse end-users such as commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

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