PUBLISHER: Inkwood Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1454778
PUBLISHER: Inkwood Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1454778
The global virtual power plant market is estimated to record a CAGR of 24.35% during the forecast period, 2024-2032. The factors propelling the growth of the market are the growing renewable energy generation, government initiatives, and rising trends in the adoption of decentralized power generation.
A virtual power plant serves as a cloud-based control center capable of operating in either a centralized or distributed manner. Over the past decade, there has been a significant transformation in energy generation, driven by the rising demand for distributed energy resource management systems. In 2019, renewable energy experienced substantial growth, witnessing a 12.2% increase compared to 2018. The energy landscape, previously dominated by conventional sources such as nuclear and coal, contributing to heightened greenhouse gas emissions, is now predominantly influenced by renewable sources like solar and wind.
Further, government initiatives and support have played a pivotal role in this shift. To address the inherent fluctuations in renewable energy generation, virtual power plants (VPPs) regulate the power generation and consumption of controllable units by ramping up and down. This functionality is expected to drive the global adoption of virtual power plants during the forecast period.
The imperative need for energy management has permeated across organizations spanning various sectors globally. As a consequence, cloud-based energy management software has emerged as a crucial tool for ensuring efficient operations within organizations. The growing adoption of cloud-based energy management systems is anticipated to contribute to steady market growth. However, concerns related to privacy and the initial investment costs are anticipated to act as constraints on the market's expansion.
The global virtual power plant market growth analysis includes the assessment of Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of World. North America dominated the global market in 2023. The regional growth prospects are characterized by favorable government initiatives, technological advancements, and policies that entail the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The market rivalry is deemed to be highly competitive. Some of the leading companies registering their presence in the market include ABB, Autogrid Systems Inc, Statkraft, Next Kraftwerke, Enel X, etc.