The global cooling tower market size is expected to reach USD 5,237.0 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for energy-efficient cooling systems in commercial and industrial applications is anticipated to drive the growth of the market over the forecast period. In addition, the surging global demand for cooling towers can be ascribed to the increasing number of industrial and commercial establishments worldwide.
With the continuous rise in electricity demand, there is a need to bridge the gap between demand and supply through renewable and non-renewable sources. Various power plants, including thermoelectric (oil, natural gas, nuclear, and coal) and hydroelectric, are utilized to generate abundant electricity. These power plants generate a large amount of electricity along with an innovative production of electricity, which can be effectively cooled using cooling towers to eliminate excess heat from the plant. Thus, thereby fueling the market demand over the forecast period.
Research undertaken for developing advanced cooling technologies for power plants focuses on several different aspects. For instance, in the case of wet cooling systems, research is aimed at minimizing the evaporative loss in cooling towers. On the other hand, for dry cooling systems, research focuses on reducing the steam condensation temperature. Such technological progress is anticipated to drive the demand for cooling towers in power plant applications globally.
The rise in the demand for thermoelectric power plants is expected to drive the growth of the cooling tower industry. These power plants generate enormous amounts of heat, which mandates the use of cooling towers. Cooling towers play a vital role in removing the excess heat generated in the power plants and hence, contribute to the safety of operations in power plants, which is expected to drive the demand for cooling towers over the forecast period.
Cooling tower manufacturers are undertaking collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to develop advanced and innovative solutions. In addition, manufacturers are also adopting several strategies like new product development, and geographical expansion, to enhance their market penetration and cater to end-use industries. For instance, in January 2023, Johnson Controls International Plc. acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a leading provider of high-temperature energy management solutions, to expand in Europe by launching new and cost-effective solutions.
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The open-circuit segment dominated the cooling towers industry in 2023 by accounting for a share of over 42.3% of the market in terms of revenue. The growth of this segment can be attributed to superior cooling, reduced process temperatures, and small carbon footprint offered by open-circuit cooling towers
The demand for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) material segment accounted for a 28.5% share of the global revenue in 2023. The global demand for FRP is rising owing to its high resistance to corrosion, acid rain, and snow
The industrial application segment accounted for a 28.8% share of the global revenue in 2023. The increasing number of new industrial facilities being established worldwide is fueling the global demand for cooling towers
Asia Pacific accounted for 30.4% of the global revenue share in 2023. The improving economy of China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia is forcing governments to frame supportive policies to promote investments in the extraction of natural resources including crude oil and natural gas. This is expected to escalate the oil extraction units in the region and correspondingly augment the demand for cooling towers in the region
In February 2023, EVAPCO, Inc. announced the acquisition of Canada-based carbon dioxide refrigeration system manufacturer, Systèmes LMP. With this new alliance, the former focuses on catering to the growing market demand for sustainable refrigeration systems
Grand View Research has segmented the global cooling tower market based on product, material, application, and region:
Cooling Tower Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Open circuit
Closed circuit
Hybrid
Cooling Tower Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
FRP
Steel
Concrete
Wood
HDPE
Cooling Tower Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
HVAC
Power Generation
Oil & Gas
Industrial
Cooling Tower Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players in the Cooling Tower Market
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Baltimore Aircoil Company
Cenk Endüstri Tesisleri Imalat Ve Taahhüt A.Åž.
Cooling Tower Systems, Inc.
Delta Cooling Towers Inc.
Engie Refrigeration GmbH
EVAPCO, Inc.
S.A. Hamon
Johnson Controls International Plc.
Kelvion Holdings GmbH
Liang Chi Industry Co. Ltd.
Mesan Group
Paharpur Cooling Towers Ltd.
SPX Corporation
Torraval Cooling S.L.
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