Waste Heat to Power Market, By Technology, By End-use Industry, By Geography

Description

Waste Heat to Power Market is estimated to be valued at USD 29.36 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 59.43 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 29.36 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	10.60%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 59.43 Bn

The global waste heat to power market represents a critical segment within the renewable energy landscape, focusing on the recovery and conversion of waste heat into usable electrical energy.

This innovative technology addresses the dual challenge of energy efficiency optimization and environmental sustainability by capturing thermal energy that would otherwise be lost during industrial processes, power generation, and various manufacturing operations. Waste heat to power systems utilize advanced thermodynamic cycles, including Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), steam Rankine cycle, and thermoelectric generators, to transform excess thermal energy into electricity.

Market Dynamics

The global waste heat to power market is primarily driven by stringent environmental regulations and government initiatives promoting energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions, as countries worldwide implement policies to achieve net-zero carbon targets and comply with international climate agreements such as the Paris Accord. Rising energy costs and the need for industrial facilities to optimize operational expenses are compelling manufacturers to adopt waste heat recovery systems that can significantly reduce electricity bills while improving overall energy efficiency ratios. Technological advancements in heat recovery systems, particularly improvements in Organic Rankine Cycle efficiency and the development of cost-effective thermoelectric materials, are making these solutions more economically viable across various industrial applications.

Key features of the study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global waste heat to power market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global waste heat to power market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include General Electric, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric, Caterpillar Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ABB Ltd., Exelon Corporation, Ormat Technologies, Waste Heat Recovery Solutions, Enertime, Clyde Bergemann, Ceres Media, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Turboden S.p.A., and Ecovent.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global waste heat to power market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global waste heat to power market.

Market Segmentation

Technology Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- ORC
- SRC
- Kalina
End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Petroleum refining
- Cement
- Heavy metal
- Chemical
- Paper
- Food & beverage
- Glass
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- General Electric
- Siemens AG
- Schneider Electric
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- ABB Ltd.
- Exelon Corporation
- Ormat Technologies
- Waste Heat Recovery Solutions
- Enertime
- Clyde Bergemann
- Ceres Media
- Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Turboden S.p.A.
- Ecovent

Product Code: CMI8430

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By Technology
- Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By End-use Industry
- Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, And Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By Technology, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
ORC
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
SRC
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Kalina
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Petroleum refining
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Cement
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Heavy metal
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Chemical
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Paper
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Food & beverage
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Glass
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Waste Heat to Power Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End-use Industry, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

7. Competitive Landscape

General Electric
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Siemens AG
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Schneider Electric
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Caterpillar Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ABB Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Exelon Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ormat Technologies
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Waste Heat Recovery Solutions
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Enertime
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Clyde Bergemann
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ceres Media
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Turboden S.p.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ecovent
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

8. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

9. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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