PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1526370
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1526370
Virtual Power Plants
Global Virtual Power Plants Market to Reach US$3.9 Billion by 2030
The global market for Virtual Power Plants estimated at US$733.4 Million in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$3.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 26.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Demand Response Technology, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 26.5% CAGR and reach US$3.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Distributed Generation Technology segment is estimated at 24.8% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$407.7 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 33.7% CAGR
The Virtual Power Plants market in the U.S. is estimated at US$407.7 Million in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$231.2 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 33.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 21.2% and 25.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 26.4% CAGR.
Global Virtual Power Plants Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) represent an innovative model for energy management, integrating various small-scale decentralized energy resources—like solar panels, wind turbines, and small natural gas generators—into a network that can be managed centrally via software. Unlike traditional power plants, VPPs do not rely on a single type of energy source; rather, they aggregate the capacities of heterogeneous distributed energy resources (DERs) to deliver electricity efficiently and reliably. Virtual power plants are garnering increasing attention in the energy industry owing to their compelling merits over conventional options. These plants are cloud-based distributed power systems capable of integrating different power sources to enhance power generation while ensuring reliable electricity supply. Virtual power plants facilitate selling and trading of energy on the electricity market. These plants integrate diverse sources that represent a cluster of flexible or controllable load distributed generation systems controlled by central authority. These sources encompass natural gas-fired reciprocating engines, micro-CHPs, solar photovoltaic, small-scale wind power units, energy storage systems, small-scale hydro, backup generators and biomass plants.
The operational efficiency of VPPs is enhanced through the use of cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. These technologies enable real-time data acquisition, forecasting, and management of resources. IoT devices track performance and energy production from each unit, AI algorithms predict energy demand and generation patterns, and machine learning optimizes energy distribution and storage to minimize waste and increase efficiency. This high level of integration and automation allows VPPs to perform critical functions such as peak shaving, load balancing, and demand response more effectively. Furthermore, VPPs can support the grid during times of high demand or supply failure by quickly deploying energy stored from renewables or unused capacities, thus enhancing grid stability and resilience.
Virtual power plants are anticipated to receive a major adoption stimulus from ongoing endeavors by participants in the energy industry to embrace digitalization, which is slated to expedite energy transition. The continuous evolution of the energy system in line with energy demand and consumption patterns along with massive energy transition has established digital platforms as a compelling option for utility companies to stay competitive. The increasing proliferation of distributed energy resources coupled with the pressing need to efficiently plan and manage these options is a boon for virtual power plants that are anticipated to garner notable attention from utility companies. Technological advancements in energy storage and management software have significantly lowered the barriers to entry for renewable energy producers, facilitating their integration into VPPs. Additionally, the decentralization of energy production, motivated by consumer demand for more sustainable and reliable energy sources, is propelling the market forward. Economic incentives and regulatory support for clean energy technologies in many countries are further bolstering the adoption of VPPs.
Select Competitors (Total 40 Featured) -
- IBM Corporation
- Siemens AG
- General Electric Company
- Schneider Electric SE
- Open Access Technology International, Inc.
- Enel X North America, Inc.
- ENBALA Power Networks, Inc.
- EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG
- Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS)
- Blue Pillar, Inc.
- Power Analytics Corporation
- AGL Energy Ltd.
- Energy Pool Developpement SAS
- Power Technology Engineered Solutions
- Equiwatt
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Virtual Power Plants - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
- Growing Investments in Energy Infrastructure: The Cornerstone for Growth in the Market
- Growing Investments in Energy Infrastructure Provides a Launch Pad for the Rise & Proliferation of VPPs: Estimated Global Power Generation Infrastructure Requirement (in US$ Billion) for China, India, Latin America, and North America over the Period 2010-2030
- How the Energy Industry is Impacted by the Pandemic & What's the New Normal?
- Global Energy Market Reset & Trajectory - Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
- Global Utilities Market Reset & Trajectory - Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
- Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Meaning, Importance, Functioning & Benefits
- Recent Market Activity
- Innovations
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Distributed Energy Generation: A Key Energy Transformation Goal & Foundation for the Rise of the Concept of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
- Role of Virtual Power Plants (VPP) in a Decentralized Power Grid
- Growing Value of Demand Response (DR) Throws the Focus on VPPs as an Effective Tool to Achieve DR Goals
- Rise of Smart Cities & Smart Grids Bodes Well for Increased Investments in VPPs
- Smart Grid: A Critical Part of Energy Infrastructure in Smart Cities & a Strong Business Case for VPPs
- Global Smart Grid Market Opportunity (In US$ Billion) for Years 2021, 2023 & 2024
- Growing Digitalization of Energy to Further Spur the Rise of VPPs
- Special Focus on Energy Digitalization
- Global Opportunities for Digital Technologies in the Energy Industry by Segment (In US$ Billion)
- IoT Makes Electricity Generation Efficient, Affordable and Sustainable: Global IoT in Energy Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025 & 2026
- Optimal Management of Renewable Energy Sources Throws the Spotlight on VPPs
- Rise of Renewables Throws the Spotlight on VPPs: Global Projected Net Capacity Additions of Renewable Energy (In GW) for the Period 2019 to 2024
- Growing Share of Renewables Against the Backdrop of the Focus on Decarbonization of Human Civilization to Open New Opportunities for VPPs: World Energy Production (In Billion Kilowatt Hours) by Energy Source for the Years 2020, 2030 and 2040
- Concept of Blockchain-Based Decentralized Virtual Power Plants Gains Momentum & Preeminence
- Global Market for Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector (In US$ Billion) for Years 2020, 2022, 2024 & 2026
- Rise in Energy Trading to Benefit Market Growth
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 2: World 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Demand Response by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 4: World 7-Year Perspective for Demand Response by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Distributed Generation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 6: World 7-Year Perspective for Distributed Generation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mixed Asset by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 8: World 7-Year Perspective for Mixed Asset by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial & Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 10: World 7-Year Perspective for Industrial & Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Residential by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 12: World 7-Year Perspective for Residential by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 13: World Virtual Power Plants Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2020 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: USA 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 16: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 17: USA 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- CANADA
- TABLE 18: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 19: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: Canada 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 22: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 23: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 24: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: Japan 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- CHINA
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: China 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 28: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 29: China 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 30: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 34: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 35: Europe 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- FRANCE
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 36: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: France 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: France 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- GERMANY
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 40: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 41: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 42: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: Germany 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- ITALY
- TABLE 44: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 46: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 47: Italy 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: UK 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 51: UK 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 52: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 53: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 55: Rest of Europe 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Virtual Power Plants Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
- TABLE 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 57: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 58: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 59: Asia-Pacific 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 60: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 61: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Demand Response, Distributed Generation and Mixed Asset for the Years 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 62: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Industrial & Commercial and Residential - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 63: Rest of World 7-Year Perspective for Virtual Power Plants by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Industrial & Commercial and Residential for the Years 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION
