Wind Turbine Inspection Drones Industry - Regional Synopsis
Asia Pacific Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific industry is poised to dominate the revenue share by 2037. The market expansion can be attributed to the rise in the installation of onshore wind farms in this region. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, the Asia Pacific could reach onshore capacity of 1,084 GW by 2030. This growth in these projects is influenced by growing electricity demand, rising urbanization, and industrialization. Other than this, according to the Asian Development Bank, in Sekong and Attapeu, a 600-megawatt monsoon wind power project that includes 133 wind turbines is being constructed. Regular wind turbine inspections have become crucial than before to identify potential issues early on, allowing for replacement and repair on time. These factors are bolstering the growth of the market in the region.
North America Market Forecast
North America wind turbine inspection drones market is also projected to have noteworthy growth over the forecasted period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising adoption of renewable sources for electricity generation. For instance, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration in the U.S., electricity generation from wind energy reached 434 billion kWh in 2022. Also, the American Clean Power Association in 2024 stated that wind is the largest source of renewable energy electricity generation in the country, accounting for 10.1% of the total electricity. The traditional methods of inspection of a wind turbine drain the maintenance budget, and drone inspection cuts down the inspection cost by up to 80%.
The market in Canada is also gaining traction as drone inspection services for wind farms have revolutionized wind farm maintenance in the country. It has enhanced safety, reduced costs, and minimized operational downtime. According to the government of Canada, in 2022, the country raised its installed wind energy capacity by 1 gigawatt to a total of 15.31 GW.
