Germany Biomass Power Market Forecast 2024-2032

The Germany biomass power market is predicted to progress with a CAGR of 6.39% over the forecasting years of 2024 to 2032, reaching a revenue of $12258.50 million by 2032. In terms of volume, the market was valued at 75.46 million MWh in 2023 and is set to reach 143.04 million MWh by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 7.46% during the forecasted period.

MARKET INSIGHTS

Biomass power is increasingly being adopted across various sectors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards a sustainable energy future. Germany's commitment to renewable energy, reflected in its Energiewende (energy transition) policy, aims to shift from fossil fuels and nuclear power to renewable energy sources.

The region's abundant availability of biomass feedstocks-such as agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and organic waste-also contributes to market expansion. However, the German biomass power market may face challenges such as competition from other renewable energy sources, logistical complexities in feedstock supply, and regulatory hurdles.

Germany holds the largest market share in Europe, and this significant growth is propelled by supportive government policies, abundant feedstock availability, and technological advancements. According to IEA Bioenergy, Germany is at the forefront of bioenergy deployment, with institutions like DBFZ (Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum) playing a crucial role in sustainable biomass energy research and deployment, particularly in biogas and biomethane. In the first half of 2023, renewables (including biomass) accounted for a record 57.7% of Germany's net electricity generation, showing the increasing reliance on various renewable sources. Whereas, in 2022, biomass contributed to 7.7% of the German energy mix. These factors, in turn, are set to fuel the country's biomass power market growth during the forecast period.

SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

The Germany biomass power market is segmented into feedstock, technology, and application. The technology segment is further divided into combustion, anaerobic digestion, gasification, co-firing and CHP, and landfill gas (LFG).

Gasification is a significant technology segment in the Germany biomass power market. Gasification is a thermochemical process that converts solid biomass feedstocks into a combustible gas mixture called syngas, composed primarily of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane. This process occurs at high temperatures with controlled amounts of oxygen or steam. Syngas can be used for electricity generation, heat production, or as a raw material in chemical processes.

Germany's focus on innovation and sustainability has led to increased investments in gasification technologies. Government incentives and research programs support the development and deployment of advanced gasification plants. The integration of gasification with combined heat and power (CHP) systems enhances overall energy efficiency, making it a valuable component of Germany's renewable energy strategy. As efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, gasification plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in Germany.

COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS

Some of the major players operating in the Germany biomass power market include Acciona SA, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc, Enel Green Power, EnviTec Biogas AG, etc.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc, headquartered in the United States, is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. The company has a significant presence in the biomass power market, providing advanced technologies and solutions for biomass combustion and gasification.

In Germany, Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) is involved in supplying and servicing biomass power plants with advanced boilers and gasification systems. The company offers its B&W Volund technology, which includes waste-to-energy and biomass-to-energy solutions. B&W's technologies are designed to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the reliability of biomass power plants.

Product Code: 100672

1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

1.1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2. METHODOLOGY
1.3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
2.2. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT
2.3. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
2.4. SCOPE OF STUDY
2.5. CRISIS SCENARIO ANALYSIS
2.6. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
- 2.6.1. SOLID BIOMASS WAS FOUND TO BE THE MOST WIDELY USED FEEDSTOCK
- 2.6.2. COMBUSTION IS THE LEADING TECHNOLOGY IN THE BIOMASS MARKET
- 2.6.3. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS ARE BOOSTING BIOMASS UTILIZATION
- 2.6.4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ARE FUELING MARKET EXPANSION

3. MARKET DYNAMICS

3.1. KEY DRIVERS
- 3.1.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED BIOMASS CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
- 3.1.2. REGULATORY AND POLICY REFORMS ARE ENCOURAGING MARKET GROWTH
- 3.1.3. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES ARE PROPELLING INCREASED DEMAND FOR BIOMASS POWER
3.2. KEY RESTRAINTS
- 3.2.1. COMPETITION FROM OTHER SECTORS IN SECURING FEEDSTOCK SUPPLY
- 3.2.2. REQUIREMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL INITIAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR BIOMASS ENERGY PLANTS

4. KEY ANALYTICS

4.1. PARENT MARKET ANALYSIS
4.2. KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
- 4.2.1. UPGRADATION OF EXISTING POWER PLANTS BY INCORPORATING BIOENERGY WITH CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE
- 4.2.2. COMBINING BIOENERGY WITH OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
4.3. PESTLE ANALYSIS
- 4.3.1. POLITICAL
- 4.3.2. ECONOMICAL
- 4.3.3. SOCIAL
- 4.3.4. TECHNOLOGICAL
- 4.3.5. LEGAL
- 4.3.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
4.4. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 4.4.1. BUYERS POWER
- 4.4.2. SUPPLIERS POWER
- 4.4.3. SUBSTITUTION
- 4.4.4. NEW ENTRANTS
- 4.4.5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
4.5. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING
- 4.5.1. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR GERMANY
4.6. MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
4.7. MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
4.8. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 4.8.1. FEEDSTOCK PROCUREMENT
- 4.8.2. FEEDSTOCK PROCESSING AND PREPARATION
- 4.8.3. POWER GENERATION THROUGH CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
- 4.8.4. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION TO END-USER
4.9. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
- 4.9.1. FEEDSTOCK AVAILABILITY
- 4.9.2. CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND RELATED COSTS
- 4.9.3. TECHNOLOGICAL FEASIBILITY
- 4.9.4. REGULATORY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
4.10. GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

5. MARKET BY FEEDSTOCK (IN TERMS OF REVENUE: $ MILLION & IN TERMS OF VOLUME: MILLION MWH)

5.1. SOLID BIOMASS
- 5.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 5.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.2. LIQUID BIOMASS
- 5.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 5.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.3. BIOGAS
- 5.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 5.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.4. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
- 5.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 5.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS

6. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

6.1. COMBUSTION
- 6.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 6.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.2. ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
- 6.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 6.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.3. GASIFICATION
- 6.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 6.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.4. CO-FIRING AND CHP
- 6.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 6.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.5. LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
- 6.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 6.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS

7. MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. INDUSTRIAL
- 7.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 7.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.2. COMMERCIAL
- 7.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 7.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.3. RESIDENTIAL
- 7.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
- 7.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

8.1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
- 8.1.1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
- 8.1.2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
- 8.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
- 8.1.4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS AND DIVESTITURES
8.2. COMPANY PROFILES
- 8.2.1. ACCIONA SA
  - 8.2.1.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.1.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.1.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.2. BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES INC
  - 8.2.2.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.2.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.2.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.3. CEMEX
  - 8.2.3.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.3.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.3.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.4. ENEL GREEN POWER
  - 8.2.4.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.4.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.4.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.5. ENVITEC BIOGAS AG
  - 8.2.5.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.5.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.5.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.6. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
  - 8.2.6.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.6.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.6.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.7. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD
  - 8.2.7.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.7.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.7.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
- 8.2.8. SIEMENS ENERGY AG
  - 8.2.8.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
  - 8.2.8.2. PRODUCTS
  - 8.2.8.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES

Product Code: 100672

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1: MARKET SNAPSHOT - BIOMASS POWER
TABLE 2: GERMANY REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
TABLE 3: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 4: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 5: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN MILLION MWH)
TABLE 6: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY FEEDSTOCK, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN MILLION MWH)
TABLE 7: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 8: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 9: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY APPLICATION, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 10: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY APPLICATION, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 11: LIST OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
TABLE 12: LIST OF PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 13: LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
TABLE 14: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS AND DIVESTITURES

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
FIGURE 2: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
FIGURE 3: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR GERMANY
FIGURE 4: MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
FIGURE 5: MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
FIGURE 6: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
FIGURE 7: KEY BUYING CRITERIA
FIGURE 8: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY FEEDSTOCK, IN 2023
FIGURE 9: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY SOLID BIOMASS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 10: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY LIQUID BIOMASS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 11: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY BIOGAS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 12: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 13: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY TECHNOLOGY, IN 2023
FIGURE 14: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY COMBUSTION, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 15: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 16: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY GASIFICATION, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 17: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY CO-FIRING AND CHP, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 18: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY LANDFILL GAS (LFG), 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 19: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY APPLICATION, IN 2023
FIGURE 20: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY INDUSTRIAL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 21: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 22: GERMANY BIOMASS POWER MARKET, BY RESIDENTIAL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)