Global Distributed Energy Generation Market Size & Outlook

The global distributed energy generation market size was estimated at USD 242,655.8 million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 580,878.0 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$242,655.8
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$580,878.0
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
11.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global distributed energy generation market highlights

  • The global distributed energy generation market generated a revenue of USD 242,655.8 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 580,878.0 million by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2020 - 2027) of 11.5% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, fuel cells accounted for a revenue of USD 88,143.7 million in 2019.
  • Solar Photovoltaic is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 242,655.8 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 580,878.0 million
Growth rate11.5% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentFuel cells
Fastest growing segmentSolar Photovoltaic
Historical data covered2016 - 2018
Base year for estimation2019
Forecast period covered2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWind Turbine, Reciprocating Engines, Fuel Cells, Solar Photovoltaic, Gas & Steam Turbines

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 17.1% of the global distributed energy generation market in 2019.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,680.5 million by 2027.

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Distributed Energy Generation Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
ENERCON View profile 10001+ Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany, Europe https://www.enercon.de
Suzlon Energy View profile 10001+ Pune, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://suzlon.com/
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction View profile 5001-10000 Changwon, Kyongsang-namdo, South Korea, Asia http://www.doosanheavy.com/
Capstone Green Energy View profile 51-100 Van Nuys, California, United States, North America https://www.capstonegreenenergy.com
First Solar Inc View profile 6700 350 West Washington Street, Suite 600, Tempe, AZ, United States, 85288 https://www.firstsolar.com
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC View profile 41810 90 York Way, Kings Place, London, United Kingdom, N1 9FX https://www.rolls-royce.com
Vestas Wind Systems A/S View profile 31363 Hedeager 42, Aarhus, Denmark, 8200 https://www.vestas.com
Sharp Corp View profile 46200 1 Takumi-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka, Japan, 590-8522 https://www.sharp.co.jp
Ballard Power Systems Inc View profile 1173 9000 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5J 5J8 https://www.ballard.com
Toyota Motor Corp View profile 380793 1 Toyota-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Toyota, Japan, 471-8571 https://www.global.toyota
GE Aerospace View profile 125000 One Financial Center, Suite 3700, Boston, MA, United States, 02111 https://www.geaerospace.com
Siemens AG View profile 321000 Werner-von-Siemens-Strabe 1, Munich, BY, Germany, 80333 https://www.siemens.com
Caterpillar Inc View profile 121173 5205 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 100, Irving, TX, United States, 75039 https://www.caterpillar.com
Schneider Electric SE View profile 162339 35, rue Joseph Monier - CS 30323, Rueil Malmaison, France, F-92506 https://www.se.com
Mitsubishi Electric Corp View profile 149134 Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8310 https://www.mitsubishielectric.com

Global distributed energy generation market outlook

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Fuel cells was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.32% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global distributed energy generation market based on wind turbine, reciprocating engines, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic, gas & steam turbines covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


  • Global Distributed Energy Generation Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Solar Photovoltaic
    • Wind Turbine
    • Gas & Steam Turbines
    • Reciprocating Engines
    • Fuel Cells
  • Global Distributed Energy Generation Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Residential

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