Micro CHP Market size was over USD 1.15 billion in 2024 and is poised to reach USD 2.87 billion by the end of 2037, growing at around 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of micro CHP is assessed at USD 1.22 billion.
Owing to the surging need for clean and sustainable power, the demand for micro CHP is rising and thus driving market growth. Global renewable electricity capacity is expected to more than double from 2020 levels by 2026, reaching over 4 800 GW - comparable to the current total worldwide electrical production from fossil fuels and nuclear together. Micro CHP plays a significant role in the utilization of clean energy. These systems offer an efficient and environmentally friendly way to generate heat and electricity simultaneously, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency.
Moreover, Micro CHP systems have seen several technological advancements in recent years. This advancement is bringing new opportunities for the market and new ways to use the micro CHP system. For instance, the hybrid micro CHP system, integrates multiple heat and power generation technologies, such as fuel cells, internal combustion engines, and others. it improves load matching and enhances system flexibility.
Growth Drivers
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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7.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 1.15 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 2.87 billion |
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Prime Mover (Fuel Cell, IC Engine, Stirling Engine)
The fuel cell segment is estimated to hold approximately 55% share of the global micro CHP market in the year 2037 by growing at a notable CAGR over the forecast period. Fuel cells offer clean energy generation with minimal environmental impact. They generate only hydrogen and heat as a byproduct. Further by integrating fuel cells into micro CHP systems, the overall environmental impact can be reduced, contributing to cleaner and more sustainable energy generation. Furthermore, the rising demand for hydrogen energy will also drive the demand for fuel cell. The world's need for hydrogen increased by 5% to 94 Mt in 2021, owing mostly to increased activity in the chemical and refining industries. Furthermore, hydrogen usage in 2019 was 91 Mt. Micro CHP can play a significant role in hydrogen energy generation by utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source.
Fuel (Natural Gas & LPG, Renewable Resources, Hydrogen)
In 2037, the natural gas & LPG segment is likely to accumulate a significant share of around 40%. Owing to abundance and easy accessibility is increasing the use of natural gas and LPG in micro CHP systems. Moreover, natural gas is a highly energy-dense fuel, so when it is utilized in micro CJP systems, natural gas can be efficiently converted into electricity and heat, resulting in high overall energy efficiency. Micro CHP systems with natural gas fuel can achieve electrical effectiveness of over 30% and overall efficiencies exceeding 80%.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Forecast
The Asia Pacific micro CHP market growth will grow at the highest CAGR over the projected time period. Moreover, it is also projected to contain the largest with a share of about 38% by the end of 2037. Rising investment in the advancement of energy generation systems is expected to create more demand for micro CP in the region. From 2016 to 2021, the Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) countries attracted more than USD 8 billion per year. Moreover, ASEAN countries have set an aim to use 23% of renewables in primary energy supply by 2025. For this, the region is expected to gain an investment of USD 27 billion in renewable energy, every year. Furthermore, the growing development of smart city infrastructure is also expected to drive market growth in the region.
On the other hand, the Japanese government has taken various steps to boost the deployment of micro-CHP. For instance, under the Ene-Farm program, the sales of micro-CHP began in 2009. Furthermore, in Japan, the number of installed ENE-FARM systems was roughly 433 thousand in fiscal year 2021.
North American Market Statistics
The North American micro CHP market is estimated to be the second largest, registering a share of about 25% by the end of 2037. Government initiatives. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has implemented combined heat and power (CHP) policies and incentives. It focuses on removing barriers and increasing the efficient use of CHP deployment. CHP regulations and incentives can be intended to reduce upfront capital costs, ease the regulatory process of constructing CHP systems, and make it easier for CHP users to reap the benefits of the systems' durability and versatility. Such initiatives from the federal government are likely to augment the region’s market growth.
Author Credits: Dhruv Bhatia
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