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On-grid combined heat and power is an energy generation system that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat while connected to the main utility grid. It improves overall energy efficiency by capturing and reusing heat that would otherwise be wasted during electricity generation. The system can supply surplus electricity to the grid and ensures reliable power availability when on-site generation is insufficient.
The main products of on-grid combined heat and power are gas turbine, steam turbine, reciprocating engine, and other products. Gas turbine refers to a turbine-based system that generates electricity and captures waste heat for thermal applications in an integrated manner. These systems utilize various technology types, including microturbines, gas engines, steam turbines, fuel cells, and reciprocating engines, and are available in different system sizes, including small scale, medium scale, large scale, and commercial scale. They are applied across multiple applications, including cogeneration for industrial process heat, residential heating and power supply, district heating systems, and backup power systems, and serve diverse end-users, including manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and other end-users
Tariffs on turbines, generators, and heat recovery components are raising capital costs in the on grid combined heat and power market. Equipment intensive segments such as gas turbines and reciprocating engines are most affected. Import dependent regions in asia and latin america face higher project installation expenses. These cost increases can delay medium scale and commercial scale chp deployments. However, tariffs are also promoting domestic manufacturing of chp equipment and strengthening local energy technology supply chains.
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The on grid combined heat and power market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.56 billion in 2025 to $26.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial energy efficiency programs, rising fuel costs, expansion of district heating, growth in distributed generation, supportive energy efficiency regulations.
The on grid combined heat and power market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to decarbonization targets adoption, growth in distributed energy systems, rising industrial power demand, expansion of smart grids, incentives for efficient generation. Major trends in the forecast period include high efficiency cogeneration systems, grid synchronized chp installations, industrial waste heat recovery projects, modular chp plant designs, gas based distributed chp units.
The increasing demand for energy efficiency is expected to accelerate the expansion of the on grid combined heat and power market going forward. Energy efficiency refers to lowering the amount of energy needed to perform the same function while reducing waste and decreasing operational expenses. The rising demand for energy efficiency is attributed to strengthened global policies and initiatives focused on enhancing energy performance and cutting carbon emissions. The on grid combined heat and power system supports energy efficiency goals by generating electricity and useful thermal energy simultaneously, reducing total energy usage and enhancing cost effectiveness for industrial and commercial users. For example, in November 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental body, global primary energy intensity is projected to improve by 1.8% in 2025, up from 1% in 2024, indicating a notable acceleration in energy efficiency advancements. Therefore, the increasing demand for energy efficiency is fueling the growth of the on grid combined heat and power market.
Leading companies operating in the on grid combined heat and power market are concentrating on deploying advanced cogeneration systems, such as hydrogen-ready combined-cycle turbines, to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the reliability of grid-connected electricity and thermal energy production. Hydrogen-ready combined-cycle cogeneration refers to power systems that simultaneously generate electricity for the grid and useful thermal energy for industrial processes while being capable of operating with increasing hydrogen fuel blends, thereby improving overall system efficiency and supporting long-term decarbonization goals. For instance, in July 2024, Guangdong Energy Group Co., a China-based power company, launched its Huizhou combined heat and power facility featuring a hydrogen-ready H-class gas turbine system, which is now fully operational supplying up to 1.34 GW of electricity to the grid and providing continuous steam to a nearby industrial complex. Designed to support high-efficiency, low-emission energy generation, the facility integrates waste heat recovery for continuous steam production and hydrogen-ready operation, enabling higher total energy output, reduced fuel consumption per unit of energy, and stable performance for on-grid cogeneration applications.
In November 2025, Energy Developments Pty Limited, an Australia-based producer of low-emission energy, completed the acquisition of GWE Biogas Ltd. for an undisclosed value. As part of this transaction, EDL Energy plans to enhance its on-grid combined heat and power (CHP) operations by incorporating the Sandhill site's 4.5 MW CHP infrastructure and renewable biomethane generation. This will allow the company to supply electricity to the national power grid while delivering thermal energy to nearby industrial users. GWE Biogas is a UK-based renewable energy firm that operates grid-connected biogas-fueled CHP plants, generating electrical power for the grid along with usable heat at its facilities.
Major companies operating in the on grid combined heat and power market are Caterpillar Inc., Siemens Energy AG, Cummins Inc., GE Vernova Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Wartsila Oyj Abp, Ameresco Inc., Vaillant Group, 2G Energy AG, Capstone Turbine Corporation, Viessmann Werke GmbH, Bosch Thermotechnology, Aegis Energy Services Inc., Primary Energy Recycling Corporation, Clarke Energy Ltd., Samad Power Ltd., MAN Energy Solutions SE, and EC POWER A/S.
North America was the largest region in the on grid combined heat and power market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the on grid combined heat and power market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the on grid combined heat and power market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The on grid combined heat and power consists of heat recovery steam generators, electrical generators, power control panels, grid synchronization equipment, heat exchangers, boilers, and exhaust heat recovery units. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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