PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1468709
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1468709
Market Overview
In 2023, the microgrid industry produced revenue of USD 32.1 billion, which is projected to experience a CAGR of 18.6% over the projection period, attaining USD 105.3 billion by the end of the decade.
The market continues to expand as a result of the on-going requirement for dependable and endurable power solutions. Overall, this market is expanding as a consequence of rising charging infrastructure requirements, more integration of renewable energy sources and a growing trend toward rural electrification.
The burgeoning need for clean power generation is considered as a key facet of the global trend towards a broad smart grid adoption. These growing fears about human environment degradation and global warming are the main reason why cleaner types of sources of energy are inserted into our existing power system. Smart grids are considered to be the foundation of transition, since they allow for the adoption of innovative technology and intelligent systems. These facilities help to make the process of combining conventional energy sources (coal or fossil) with renewable sources (solar and wind) smoother.
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure is in a fast progress, which contributes to even the bigger need of microgrids. The more EVs are being adopted the more fuel is not only added but also into electricity consumption, particularly in places with charging stations plentiful in numbers.
Key Insights
Grid-connected microgrids held a dominant share of around 75% in the market in 2023.
They are particularly popular in rural and remote areas where access to the main grid is limited or nonexistent.
The adoption of distributed energy sources like energy storage systems and solar panels has further fueled the growth of grid-connected microgrids.
The hardware category held a significant share of around 55% in 2023 due to factors like government initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, affordable energy storage costs, and increasing microgrid projects globally.
The software category is expected to experience the highest growth, with a CAGR of approximately 19.0% during 2024-2030.
Software plays a crucial role in modeling variable energy sources like wind and solar and helps in managing the fluctuations in thermal energy.
Solar PV category is expected to have the highest CAGR of around 19.4% from 2024 to 2030, driven by technological advancements in organic solar PV module production.
The Indian government's changes in the Electricity Act aim to promote rooftop solar system installations.
Combined heat and power (CHP) dominated the market with a share of around 25% in 2023, owing to its ability to utilize diverse energy sources like biogas, biomass, and fossil fuels.
North America held a share of around 50% in 2023, primarily due to stable, affordable, and reliable power accessibility.
The primary method of captive power generation in the U.S. energy sector is used for the industrial and municipal sector to attain self-reliance on power outages.
APAC will be the most actively developing market with the 19.3% CAGR through 2030 due to beneficial government support decisions for reviving rural areas, penetrating the smart grid and reaching the renewable energy potential and growing demand for reliable power supply.
Remarkably high vulnerability to local events like earthquakes, tsunamis, and cyclones makes microgrids the most essential tool for the utility's companies after a disaster.