The global power-to-x market is projected to grow at the largest CAGR between 2022 and 2030. The Asia-Pacific region held the biggest market share in 2021.
Power-to-x is a group of electricity conversion, energy storage, and reconversion pathways that require extra electricity, typically when the load exceeds the renewable energy supply, and the supply fluctuates. Power can now be employed outside of the electrical industry thanks to power-to-x conversion technologies. P stands for power, while X stands for the kind of energy gases, liquids, or heat that is changed from surplus electricity for storage. Additionally, renewable hydrogen can be used in secondary conversion processes, such as methanation and hydrogenation, to create a range of hydrocarbon compounds, as well as in the Haber-Bosch reaction to create ammonia. Power-to-X is a general term used to explain how energy changes into something else. Electrical heating, for instance, typically uses Power-to-X. utilizing electricity, like in the case of a boiler that generates heat for space heating or hot water.
Growth Factors
The element hydrogen is the most prevalent on earth and holds great promise for innovation. It can be utilized as a fuel or energy source as well as a raw material in the manufacturing sector. Fuel-cell technology is already in use, and electrolysis technologies are about to become profitable. The power-to-x market is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to its demand.
Report Scope of the Power-To-X Market
Report Coverage | Details |
Base Year | 2021 |
Forecast Period | 2022 to 2030 |
Largest Market | Europe |
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Promoting the use of electric vehicles to expand the global green hydrogen market
Segments Insight
Type Insights
On the basis of type, the power-to-hydrogen segment has dominated the market in 2021. Hydrogen generated from renewable resources can be converted into heat or electricity and used in a variety of ways to supply electricity and power homes. As a result, renewable energies will always be abundantly available in the event of weather-related power variations. Green hydrogen can be utilized as a bridge to transform green electricity or power into transportation fuel or to be used as a feedstock in industrial processes. Market participants will be able to incorporate wind energy into a container ship's fuel tank using green hydrogen and fuels created from it, including green ammonia. Hydrogen, therefore, has the capacity to significantly raise the decarbonization potential of renewable energy sources.
End Use Insights
On the basis of end-use, the transportation segment has dominated the market in 2021. The demand for eco-friendly automobiles with reduced environmental carbon emissions is predicted to increase, which will lead to growth in the transportation sector. The expansion of this market is being driven by the increase in the region's production and sales of electric vehicles that use rechargeable batteries. The inability of long-haul shipping, intercontinental aircraft, and heavy-duty trucking to convert power directly is also driving up demand for the Power-to-X industry during the projection.
Regional Insights
Geographically, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to remain one of the most enticing markets, accounting for the bulk of the market's revenue share throughout the course of the projection decade. During the projected period, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the segment with the most opportunity. In the Asia-Pacific green hydrogen market, China holds the greatest market share. China dominates the global market for green hydrogen, accounting for one-third of production with a 20 million-ton output. The demand for power-to-x technology is increasing as a result of the region's growing industrialization, urbanization, and support for renewable energy sources. These are some of the main drivers of the Asia Pacific industry's expansion.
In 2021, Europe became the power-to-x market with the biggest revenue share. The region's growing reliance on renewable energy sources to achieve its vision of a carbon-free economy is largely responsible for the market's revenue growth. Additionally, the use of power-to-x technology to replace fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives is anticipated to significantly contribute to market expansion. Due to the presence of key industry players in the area, including Linde, REFHYNE, and Ceres Power, the power-to-x market in Europe is predicted to experience strong revenue growth over the projection period.
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