PUBLISHER: Inkwood Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1260744
PUBLISHER: Inkwood Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1260744
The North America floating power plant market is estimated to grow with an 11.22% CAGR between the forecasted years 2023 and 2028. Market growth is set to surge by government initiatives promoting solar energy, carbon emission targets, increasing utility-scale solar projects, and significant public and private sector investments in solar energy.
The North America floating power plant market growth evaluation includes an analysis of the United States and Canada. A spokesperson for Natural Resources Canada highlighted the country's considerable potential for floating solar power, attributing it to Canada's vast size and numerous water bodies. However, the technology remains largely undeveloped in Canada, with no floating solar projects currently funded by Natural Resources Canada.
The agency cites three primary reasons, which include the high cost of floating solar compared to ground-mounted solar, limited sunlight hours at northern latitudes, and concerns regarding ice coverage in northern hydropower reservoirs, often the preferred sites for such technology. Natural Resources Canada acknowledges that many of its hydropower plants feature reservoirs and indicates that federal funding is available through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program for future projects that fulfill its criteria.
Major market players include: General Electric, Caterpillar Inc, etc.