PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1474905
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1474905
The global organic rankine cycle market size is expected to reach USD 1.01 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 1.0% from 2024 to 2030. The adoption of renewable energy systems in countries such as the U.S., China, Germany, and Canada is being driven by supportive regulations and the provision of financial incentives for their deployment. Incentives such as feed-in-tariff, subsidies, and tax benefits are some of the major tools utilized by countries globally to attract investments in the renewable energy sector. These factors are expected to propel the growth of the organic rankine cycle (ORC) market in the near future.
The supply chains concerning the spare parts for ORC systems were majorly affected due to the shutdown of production facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The manufacturing of components in the energy & power sector slowed down considerably. In addition, local and international travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, and lockdowns caused delays in the shipment of already manufactured parts to be supplied to distributors and end-users. ORC manufacturers usually have access to an adequate supply of critical parts, devices, components, and materials for emergencies. However, these companies faced bottlenecks due to the limited production of supplies in countries severely affected by COVID-19.
The geothermal segment led the market with the largest revenue share in 2022. The major reason for the dominance of this segment is the large-scale megawatt capacity of geothermal projects, as compared to other application segments such as biomass, waste heat recovery, and solar thermal. Generally, each geothermal project is of a capacity of over 10 MW, whereas ORC-based projects in other application segments are not always of capacities equivalent to 10 MW and are generally less than 1 to 2 MW.
The ORC market is highly concentrated, with major companies such as Ormat, Turboden, and Exergy accounting for more than 75% of the market share in 2022. These companies, apart from equipment supply, are also focusing on providing EPC and long-term maintenance services to enhance their market share further. This factor is expected to aid these companies in maintaining their dominance in the ORC market during the forecast period.