PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1637701
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1637701
The North America geothermal power generation market was valued at US$ 2,773.75 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 3,686.05 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.6% from 2023 to 2031.
Rise in Demand and Utilization of Geothermal Energy Fuels North America Geothermal Power Generation Market
The global rise in energy demand, driven by population growth and industrialization, necessitates energy production. Geothermal power can provide a significant portion of the electricity needed to support this demand, contributing to a reliable energy supply. In addition, energy security is a fundamental factor driving the global expansion of geothermal power capacity. Nations seek diverse and reliable energy sources to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, ensuring a stable energy supply for economic growth and national security. Geothermal power provides steady and consistent energy, less susceptible to price fluctuations and supply disruptions compared to fossil fuels. Since 2000, the geothermal energy industry has grown at an average rate of approximately 3.5% per year to reach an installed capacity of 16 gigawatts of electricity in 2021. There was a slight growth of ~5% between 2015 and 2021, but this still only impacted 0.5% of the world's installed renewable energy capacity. Meanwhile, geothermal energy's heating and cooling applications grew faster, by about 9% between 2015 and 2020, reaching 107 gigawatts of thermal heat in 2020, representing ~3% of the world's installed renewable heating and cooling capacity. Hence, a rise in the demand and utilization of geothermal energy across the globe is expected to drive the geothermal power generation market growth in the coming years.
North America Geothermal Power Generation Market Overview
The North America geothermal power generation market is divided into the US and Mexico. North America has a total geothermal power installation capacity of 3,628.6 MW and generated ~20.5 TWh of total geothermal electricity in 2022. The US held the largest market share of approximately 78% in 2022 and is also expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This is owing to the highest installation capacity of geothermal power plants in the US and increasing government initiatives or support toward sustainable power production in the last 10 years. In addition, the companies are engaged in strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborations to develop geothermal power plants or technologies, which are anticipated to create opportunities for players operating in the market in the coming years. For instance, in November 2023, Fervo Energy, along with Google, initiated the construction of a 3.5 MW enhanced geothermal system (EGS) geothermal plant in Nevada. This new plant will provide power to data centers in Las Vegas and other states. Such key initiatives are projected to boost the geothermal power generation market growth in the coming years.
North America Geothermal Power Generation Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
North America Geothermal Power Generation Market Segmentation
The North America geothermal power generation market is categorized into plant type, end user, and country.
Based on plant type, the North America geothermal power generation market is segmented into direct dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle. The flash steam segment held the largest market share in 2023.
In terms of end user, the North America geothermal power generation market is categorized into residential, commercial, and industrial. The industrial segment held the largest market share in 2023.
By country, the North America geothermal power generation market is segmented into the US and Mexico. The US dominated the North America geothermal power generation market share in 2023.
Northern California Power Agency, Turboden SpA, Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corp, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, NIBE Industrier AB, General Electric Co, Fuji Electric Co Ltd, Carrier Global Corp, and Danfoss AS. are some of the leading companies operating in the North America geothermal power generation market.