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生質能發電市場:2034 年預測-全球原料、轉化技術、電廠容量、電廠類型、應用、最終用戶、所有權模式、並聯型、技術供應商和區域分析Biomass Power Market Forecasts to 2034 - Global Analysis By Feedstock, Conversion Technology, Plant Capacity, Plant Type, Application, End User, Ownership Model, Grid Connectivity, Technology Provider, and By Geography |
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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,預計到 2026 年,全球生質能發電市場規模將達到 812 億美元,並在預測期內以 6.2% 的複合年成長率成長,到 2034 年將達到 1,313 億美元。
生質能發電是指利用木材、農業殘餘物、能源作物、都市固態廢棄物和牲畜糞便等有機物,透過各種轉化技術(包括直接燃燒、氣化、厭氧消化、熱解、混燒和熱電聯產(CHP)系統)發電。該市場涵蓋從少於1兆瓦到超過50兆瓦的發電廠容量,並滿足分散式和大規模發電應用的需求。對再生能源來源日益成長的關注、對永續廢棄物管理解決方案不斷成長的需求以及政府支持可再生能源的政策和獎勵,是推動各地區市場擴張的主要因素。
世界越來越關注可再生能源和脫碳。
全球日益成長的減少溫室氣體排放和向可再生能源轉型的努力,是生質能發電市場的主要驅動力。生質能發電是一種可擴展且可靠的再生能源來源,能夠提供基本負載和靈活的電力供應,與太陽能和風能等間歇性能源形成互補。政府政策,例如可再生能源組合標準、上網電價補貼、稅收優惠和碳定價機制,正在推動生質能發電的發展。國際氣候變遷協議和國家脫碳目標正在加速對可再生能源的投資。隨著各國能源結構多元化並減少對石化燃料的依賴,生質能發電作為一種重要的再生能源來源正日益受到認可,並維持著強勁的市場成長。
高昂的資本成本和原物料供應方面的挑戰
生質能發電廠所需的大量資本投資,以及確保穩定且經濟高效的原料供應所面臨的挑戰,是限制市場發展的主要因素。生質能發電廠需要對轉化設備、燃料處理系統和排放氣體控制技術進行大量的初始投資。原料的供應量、品質和成本會隨季節和地區波動,進而影響發電廠的獲利能力。來自其他產業(包括木製品和生質燃料)對生質能原料的競爭也會影響供應和價格。體積龐大的生質能原料的物流和運輸成本會增加營運費用。這些成本和原料方面的挑戰會限制發電廠的獲利能力,尤其是在生質能資源有限或有其他競爭應用的地區。
與廢棄物管理和循環經濟計劃相結合
對廢棄物管理和循環經濟原則的日益重視,為生質能發電市場的發展提供了巨大的機會。生質能發電可以利用農業殘餘物、林業廢棄物和都市固態廢棄物,這些廢棄物原本就會被掩埋或隨意焚燒。將廢棄物轉化為能源有助於實現多項永續性目標,包括減少廢棄物、避免甲烷排放和可再生能源發電。隨著廢棄物產生量的增加和許多地區掩埋容量的日益緊張,人們對利用廢棄物發電的解決方案的需求也日益成長。政府推行的促進廢棄物資源回收和永續廢棄物管理的政策正在推動這項發展。隨著廢棄物管理挑戰的加劇和循環經濟措施的擴展,以廢棄物為原料的生質能發電正在不斷擴大市場佔有率。
與其他再生能源來源的競爭
來自其他再生能源來源(包括太陽能、風能和水力發電)的激烈競爭對生質能市場構成重大威脅。太陽能和風能的成本已大幅降低,使其在與其他所有能源的競爭中更具優勢。電池成本的降低正在消除先前有利於可配置生質能發電的間歇性挑戰。由於風能和太陽能成本更低且擴充性,政府的獎勵和政策支持通常更傾向於它們。這種競爭可能會限制生質能的市場佔有率,尤其是在太陽能和風能資源豐富的地區。生質能需要持續展現其獨特的價值提案,包括其可配置性和廢棄物管理優勢。
新冠感染疾病對生質能市場產生了正面和負面的雙重影響。初期,疫情導致工程延期、供應鏈中斷以及封鎖期間電力需求下降,新建生質能設施的建設和試運行也受到暫時性影響。然而,疫情促使各國政府將加強對可再生能源的投入,作為經濟復甦措施的一部分。在許多地區,實現可再生能源目標仍然是優先事項。廢棄物管理的需求持續存在,為垃圾焚化發電計畫提供了支持。疫情過後,在脫碳努力和廢棄物管理需求的推動下,生質能仍是重要的再生能源來源。
在預測期內,「直接燃燒」細分市場預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率。
預計在預測期內,直接燃燒發電領域將佔據最大的市場佔有率,這主要得益於其成熟的技術、可靠的性能以及對多種生質能原料的廣泛適用性。直接燃燒是一種透過在鍋爐中燃燒生質能產生蒸氣來發電的方法,蒸汽驅動汽輪機發電。這項技術成熟、應用廣泛,並累積了豐富的運作經驗。與新興技術相比,直接燃燒發電技術具有技術風險較低、成本效益高等優勢,適用於多種應用情境。直接燃燒發電廠可以處理多種原料,包括木片、農業殘餘物和專用能源作物。憑藉其完善的基礎設施和可靠的性能,預計直接燃燒發電將在整個預測期內保持最大的市場佔有率。
預計在預測期內,1-10兆瓦細分市場將呈現最高的複合年成長率。
在預測期內,1-10兆瓦容量區間預計將呈現最高的成長率,這主要得益於專案資金籌措、原料物流以及適用於分散式發電應用等優點。與大規模電廠相比,此容量範圍內的電廠資本投入需求較低,授權流程更簡便,原料採購也更便捷。這些電廠非常適合區域性項目、工業應用以及能夠確保當地原料供應的農業地區。分散式可再生能源和熱電聯產(CHP)的日益普及也使此容量區間受益匪淺。隨著分散式能源系統的日益普及和專案開發的加速,1-10兆瓦容量區間正經歷著該容量範圍內最快的成長。
在預測期內,北美地區預計將保持最大的市場佔有率,這得益於其豐富的生質能資源、成熟的林業產業以及促進可再生能源發展的政策。美國和加拿大擁有豐富的生質能資源,這些資源來自林業、農業和廢棄物,為發電提供了強大支撐。成熟的紙漿和造紙產業基礎設施促進了生質能的混燒和轉化。州和省政府的可再生能源政策支持生質能的開發。先進生質能轉化技術的強勁創新也推動了市場成長。豐富的資源和政策支持使北美能夠保持其市場主導地位。
在預測期內,亞太地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這主要得益於中國、印度、印尼和東南亞國家的快速工業化、不斷成長的能源需求以及對可再生能源發展日益成長的關注。該地區擁有豐富的生質能資源,這些資源來自農業、林業和廢棄物。不斷成長的能源需求和對能源安全的擔憂正在推動生質能發電的發展。政府的可再生能源目標和廢棄物管理措施正在促進專案開發。快速成長的經濟體對新增發電需求產生了巨大影響。隨著對可再生能源投資的加速和生質能計畫的不斷擴張,亞太地區正經歷著全球成長最快的生質能發電市場之一。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Biomass Power Market is accounted for $81.2 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $131.3 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Biomass power refers to electricity generated from organic materials including wood, agricultural residues, energy crops, municipal solid waste, and animal manure through various conversion technologies including direct combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, co-firing, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. The market serves plant capacities ranging from below 1 MW to above 50 MW, catering to distributed and utility-scale power generation applications. Growing focus on renewable energy sources, increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions, and supportive government policies and incentives for renewable energy are key drivers of market expansion across all regions.
Increasing global focus on renewable energy and decarbonization
The growing global commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources is a primary driver for the biomass power market. Biomass power offers a dispatchable, reliable renewable energy source that can provide baseload and flexible power generation, complementing intermittent sources including solar and wind. Government policies including renewable portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and carbon pricing mechanisms are supporting biomass power development. International climate agreements and national decarbonization targets are accelerating renewable energy investment. As countries seek to diversify their energy mix and reduce fossil fuel dependence, biomass power is gaining recognition as a valuable renewable energy source, sustaining strong market growth.
High capital costs and feedstock availability challenges
The significant capital investment required for biomass power plants and challenges in securing consistent, cost-effective feedstock supply represent a major restraint for the market. Biomass power plants require substantial upfront investment in conversion equipment, fuel handling systems, and emissions control technology. Feedstock availability, quality, and cost can vary seasonally and regionally, affecting plant economics. Competition for biomass feedstocks from other industries including wood products and biofuels can affect supply and pricing. Logistics and transportation costs for bulky biomass materials add operational expenses. These cost and feedstock challenges may limit plant viability, particularly in regions with limited biomass resources or competing uses.
Integration with waste management and circular economy initiatives
The growing focus on waste management and circular economy principles presents significant opportunities for biomass power market expansion. Biomass power can utilize agricultural residues, forestry waste, and municipal solid waste that might otherwise be landfilled or burned uncontrolled. Converting waste to energy addresses multiple sustainability objectives including waste reduction, methane emission avoidance, and renewable energy generation. Increasing waste generation and landfill constraints in many regions create demand for waste-to-energy solutions. Government policies promoting waste diversion and sustainable waste management support development. As waste management challenges intensify and circular economy initiatives expand, biomass power from waste feedstocks captures growing market share.
Competition from other renewable energy sources
Intense competition from other renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and hydropower poses a significant threat to the biomass power market. Solar and wind power have experienced dramatic cost reductions, becoming increasingly cost-competitive with all generation sources. Falling battery storage costs are addressing intermittency challenges that previously favored dispatchable biomass power. Government incentives and policy support often favor wind and solar due to their lower costs and scalability. This competition may limit biomass power market share, particularly in regions with abundant solar and wind resources. Biomass must continue demonstrating its unique value proposition including dispatchability and waste management benefits.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the biomass power market. Initial disruptions included project delays, supply chain interruptions, and reduced electricity demand during lockdowns. Construction and commissioning of new biomass facilities were temporarily affected. However, the pandemic reinforced government commitment to renewable energy as part of economic recovery packages. Renewable energy targets remained a priority in many regions. Waste management needs continued, supporting waste-to-energy projects. Post-pandemic, biomass power continues as a valuable renewable energy source, supported by decarbonization commitments and waste management needs.
The Direct Combustion segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Direct Combustion segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, driven by its established technology, proven reliability, and broad applicability across diverse biomass feedstocks. Direct combustion involves burning biomass in a boiler to generate steam that drives turbines for electricity generation. This technology is well-understood, mature, and widely deployed globally, with extensive operating experience. The segment benefits from lower technological risk compared to emerging technologies and cost-effective implementation for many applications. Direct combustion plants can handle various feedstocks including wood chips, agricultural residues, and dedicated energy crops. With established infrastructure and proven performance, direct combustion maintains the largest market share throughout the forecast period.
The 1-10 MW segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the 1-10 MW segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, fueled by advantages in project financing, feedstock logistics, and suitability for distributed generation applications. Plants in this capacity range offer manageable capital requirements, simpler permitting processes, and easier feedstock procurement compared to larger facilities. They are well-suited for community-scale projects, industrial applications, and agricultural areas with local feedstock availability. The segment benefits from growing interest in distributed renewable energy and combined heat and power applications. As decentralized energy systems gain traction and project development accelerates, the 1-10 MW segment delivers the fastest capacity range growth.
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share, supported by abundant biomass resources, established forest products industry, and supportive renewable energy policies. The United States and Canada have significant biomass resources from forestry, agriculture, and waste streams, supporting power generation. Established pulp and paper industry infrastructure facilitates biomass co-firing and conversion. State and provincial renewable energy policies support biomass development. Strong technology innovation in advanced biomass conversion technologies contributes to market growth. With abundant resources and policy support, North America maintains its dominant market position.
Over the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by rapid industrialization, growing energy demand, and increasing focus on renewable energy development across countries including China, India, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. The region has abundant biomass resources from agriculture, forestry, and waste streams. Growing energy demand and concerns about energy security are driving interest in biomass power. Government renewable energy targets and waste management initiatives are supporting project development. Rapidly growing economies create substantial demand for new power generation. As renewable energy investment accelerates and biomass projects scale, Asia Pacific delivers the fastest biomass power market growth globally.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Biomass Power Market include GE Vernova Inc., ANDRITZ AG, Valmet Oyj, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., Veolia Environnement S.A., Drax Group plc, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., DP CleanTech Group Limited, VYNCKE NV, HoSt Group, BWSC A/S, John Wood Group PLC, Thermax Limited, Babcock International Group PLC, CNIM Group, and Sugimat S.L.
In May 2026, Thermax's wholly owned subsidiary, Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions Limited (TBWES), successfully locked in a massive boiler package production contract valued at roughly ₹1,600 crore to manufacture large-scale utility infrastructure components for an ultra-supercritical thermal energy development in Central India.
In May 2026, ANDRITZ joined stakeholders across the bioenergy ecosystem to formally form the Advanced Woody Biomass Alliance, expanding from its previous baseline structure within the US Industrial Pellet Association to push global policy and tech investments into diversified renewable carbon applications.
In April 2026, UK power station analysis revealed that Drax entered its final 12 months of high-level subsidy payouts under its current policy framework. While public funding is projected to drop by roughly half to £460 million annually starting in 2027, the scale of its active fuel conversions ensures it remains a vital pillar of the UK grid base.
In March 2026, GE Vernova signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on building out High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) utility lines to modernize regional grids and accommodate highly volatile loads from densified renewable energy systems, alongside its global fleet of heavy-duty turbines surpassing 4 million commercial operating hours.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Rest of the World (RoW) Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.