September 2024
The global power generation market size is calculated at USD 2.10 trillion in 2024, grew to USD 2.27 trillion in 2025, and is projected to reach around USD 4.55 trillion by 2034. The market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.04% between 2024 and 2034. The Asia Pacific power generation market size is predicted to increase from USD 1,050.00 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.15% during the forecast year.
The global power generation market is expected to be valued at USD 2.10 trillion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 4.55 trillion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 8.04% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2034.
The Asia Pacific power generation market size is accounted for USD 1,050.00 billion in 2024 and is projected to be worth around USD 2,297.75 billion by 2034, poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.15% from 2024 to 2034.
In the past maximum share was held by the Asia Pacific region as the amount of power generated in this region was maximum. The growth of this market has been increasing in European and North American nations. Africa and Middle East regions will show significant growth in the years to come. The government support received by the countries in the Asia Pacific region will lead to major improvements in various projects undertaken by the government. The growing demand for power generation will have a significant impact on developing the infrastructure required for new projects.
Renewable energy sources are being utilized in a sound manner and this is expected to play a significant role in the growth of the power generation market of the Asia Pacific region during the forecast period. The use of solar energy and wind energy for power generation in the Asia Pacific region is largely because a major part of its area comes under the equator. Such favorable conditions will have a significant impact on the growth of this market in the Asia Pacific region. Technological advancements in the North American region will lead to employing efficient power generation activities for the increasing demand.
Market Overview
As electricity is one of the essential commodities of modern economies and is responsible for providing a rising share of energy services. The demand of electricity is expected to increase as a consequence of increased household incomes, with the increased rate of electrification of transport and heat, and surging demand for digitally connected devices and air conditioners.
The power generation market has experienced a great demand due to various factors like increasing population with eventually increasing the number of consumers with rapid urbanization. The growing demand of electricity is expected to increase in the future due to the rising share of energy services. The economic growth of a nation is possible through the growth of its infrastructure in terms of power.
It leads to the overall welfare of a country. Developing the existing power infrastructure and creating new power infrastructure is extremely important for the growth of an economy
Sustainable ways are gaining popularity to introduce affordable power in many nations across the globe especially in the developing nations. Constant efforts are being made by the government in the recent times to reduce power shortage and create a surplus by installing more grids and increasing the network of distribution. The number of investments made for power generation in the developed as well as the developing nations of the world has grown in the recent times and this is expected to play a significant role in the growth of the market.
Report Coverage | Details |
Market Size in 2023 | USD 2.10 Trillion |
Market Size by 2034 | USD 4.55 Trillion |
Growth Rate from 2024 to 2034 | CAGR of 8.04% |
Largest Market | North America |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024 to 2034 |
Segments Covered | By Type, By Phases, and By Distribution Channel |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
The fossil fuel segment has dominated the power generation market in recent times with the maximum share in terms of the revenue generated through this type of power generation. On average, about 57% of the total share is held by the fossil fuel segment. The fastest compound annual growth rate will be registered by the solar segment in the anticipated time frame as this type of segment is gaining popularity due to several benefits offered by this type and the easy availability of solar energy will have a positive impact on the growth of this segment.
The power generation market is segmented by end-user into Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Transportation. As compared to all the other end users of electricity largest share is held by the residential segment in the power generation market and this accounts for 36% of the entire share in the market.
The fastest growth will be registered by the transport segment as the use of electricity in this segment has grown tremendously in recent times due to an increased need for transportation for various reasons. Industrial use of electricity in various sectors like the healthcare sector, chemical industries, food, and beverages industry, and manufacturing industries have shown significant growth and this is expected to be the case during the forecast period.
Based on the source, the non-renewable source segment holds a dominant position as compared to the other source and this accounts for 69% of the total share of the global power generation market. The highest compound annual growth rate will be registered by the renewable source of the power generation market.
Renewable sources provide constant energy and the use of advanced technologies like storage and carbon capture are expected to play a significant role in the growth of this market.
Based on the type of grid used the on-grid segment has occupied the maximum market share of about 98% and it shall continue to grow during the forecast period. In the coming years there shall be an increase in the popularity of the off-grid segment and several favorable factors will influence the growth of this segment in the long run leading to a higher compound annual growth rate in the years to come.
Segments Covered in the Report
By Type
By End-User
By Source
By Grid
By Geography
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