U.S. Biomass Power Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The biomass power market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 22,229.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of the United States biomass power market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$14,418.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$22,229.7
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
4.9%
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U.S. biomass power market highlights

  • The U.S. biomass power market generated a revenue of USD 14,418.6 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 22,229.7 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2022 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, solid biofuel was the largest revenue generating feedstock in 2021.
  • Liquid Biofuel is the most lucrative feedstock segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Biomass power market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 14,418.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 22,229.7 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentSolid biofuel
Fastest growing segmentLiquid Biofuel
Historical data2018 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSolid Biofuel, Liquid Biofuel, Biogas
Key market players worldwideMitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Xcel Energy Inc, Ramboll, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc, Orsted A/S, Ameresco Inc Class A, GE Aerospace, Veolia Environnement SA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 11.9% of the global biomass power market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. biomass power market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 4,132.8 million by 2030.

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Solid biofuel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.04% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. biomass power market based on solid biofuel, liquid biofuel, biogas covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The growth of the U.S. biomass power market is driven by the governmental supportive policies and plans related to renewable energy adoption, coupled with the abundant availability of biomass feedstock in the country.

The power scenario in the U.S. has been witnessing a change with more adoption of gas-based and renewable power sources than coal-based power generation. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the total bioenergy capacity of the U.S. was 11.0 gigawatts (GW) in 2023. As of 2023, biomass power catered to 5% of the total energy requirements of the U.S.

The country converts 150 million tons of corn to ethanol and 140 million tons of wood to power. It generates energy from 40 million tons of landfill gas and other types of waste annually. In addition, direct combustion is the most common method of producing heat from biomass.

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