Power Generation Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By End-User, By Source, By Grid, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Power Generation Market will grow from USD 2.84 Trillion in 2025 to USD 4.14 Trillion by 2031 at a 6.48% CAGR. The Global Power Generation Market comprises the industrial conversion of primary energy sources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear material, and renewable resources, into electrical power for residential, commercial, and industrial application.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 2.84 Trillion
Market Size 2031	USD 4.14 Trillion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.48%
Fastest Growing Segment	On Grid
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The accelerated transition toward renewable energy sources is fundamentally reshaping the global power generation landscape as nations strive to meet climate goals and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets. This shift is characterized by the massive deployment of solar photovoltaic and wind energy systems, which are becoming increasingly cost-competitive against traditional thermal generation. Governments and utilities are prioritizing utility-scale renewable projects to secure long-term energy security and price stability.

Key Market Challenges

The inadequacy of aging transmission and distribution infrastructure serves as a formidable bottleneck impeding the Global Power Generation Market. As the industry transitions toward decentralized power sources, legacy grids designed for centralized fossil fuel generation lack the flexibility and capacity to manage high volumes of variable energy. This structural deficiency leads to severe grid congestion, preventing newly constructed generation assets from connecting to the network.

Key Market Trends

The rapid deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is becoming a structural necessity within the market to manage the inherent variability of intermittent renewable assets. Unlike traditional thermal plants that provide on-demand baseload, solar and wind generation requires utility-scale storage solutions to time-shift energy delivery and ensure grid stability through frequency regulation. This technological proliferation allows operators to store excess production during peak generation hours and discharge electricity during high-demand periods, effectively decoupling generation capacity from immediate consumption needs.

Key Market Players

China Huadian Corporation
State Power Investment Corporation Limited
China Southern Power Grid Ltd
China Energy Engineering Corporation
China National Nuclear Power Corporation
China General Nuclear Power Group
Electricite de France S.A.
Enel S.p.A.
RWE Power AG
E.ON SE

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Power Generation Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Power Generation Market, By Type:

Hydroelectricity
Fossil Fuel Electricity
Nuclear Electricity
Solar Electricity
Wind Electricity
Geothermal Electricity
Biomass Electricity
Others

Power Generation Market, By End-User:

Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Transportation

Power Generation Market, By Source:

Non-Renewable Source
Renewable Source

Power Generation Market, By Grid:

Off Grid
On Grid

Power Generation Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Power Generation Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Power Generation Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Hydroelectricity, Fossil Fuel Electricity, Nuclear Electricity, Solar Electricity, Wind Electricity, Geothermal Electricity, Biomass Electricity, Others)
- 5.2.2. By End-User (Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Transportation)
- 5.2.3. By Source (Non-Renewable Source, Renewable Source)
- 5.2.4. By Grid (Off Grid, On Grid)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Power Generation Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By End-User
- 6.2.3. By Source
- 6.2.4. By Grid
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Source
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Grid
- 6.3.2. Canada Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Source
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Grid
- 6.3.3. Mexico Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Source
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Grid

7. Europe Power Generation Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By End-User
- 7.2.3. By Source
- 7.2.4. By Grid
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Source
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Grid
- 7.3.2. France Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Source
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Grid
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Source
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Grid
- 7.3.4. Italy Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Source
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Grid
- 7.3.5. Spain Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Source
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Grid

8. Asia Pacific Power Generation Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By End-User
- 8.2.3. By Source
- 8.2.4. By Grid
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Source
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Grid
- 8.3.2. India Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Source
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Grid
- 8.3.3. Japan Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Source
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Grid
- 8.3.4. South Korea Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Source
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Grid
- 8.3.5. Australia Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Source
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Grid

9. Middle East & Africa Power Generation Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By End-User
- 9.2.3. By Source
- 9.2.4. By Grid
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Source
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Grid
- 9.3.2. UAE Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Source
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Grid
- 9.3.3. South Africa Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Source
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Grid

10. South America Power Generation Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By End-User
- 10.2.3. By Source
- 10.2.4. By Grid
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Source
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Grid
- 10.3.2. Colombia Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Source
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Grid
- 10.3.3. Argentina Power Generation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Source
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Grid

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Power Generation Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. China Huadian Corporation
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. State Power Investment Corporation Limited
15.3. China Southern Power Grid Ltd
15.4. China Energy Engineering Corporation
15.5. China National Nuclear Power Corporation
15.6. China General Nuclear Power Group
15.7. Electricite de France S.A.
15.8. Enel S.p.A.
15.9. RWE Power AG
15.10. E.ON SE