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市場調查報告書
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生質能發電市場預測至2034年-全球分析(按原料、電廠裝置容量、發電結構、併網方式、專案類型、所有權、轉換技術、應用、最終用戶和地區分類)Biomass Power Generation Market Forecasts To 2034 - Global Analysis By Feedstock, Plant Capacity, Generation Configuration, Grid Connectivity, Project Type, Ownership Model, Conversion Technology, Application, End User 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 1,067 億美元,並在預測期內以 4.7% 的複合年成長率成長,到 2034 年將達到 1,540 億美元。
生質能發電市場是指利用可再生有機資源(例如農業廢棄物、林業殘餘物、木質燃料、牲畜糞便、沼氣和其他生質能原料)生產電力和熱能的市場。隨著各國優先發展可再生能源發電發電、永續廢棄物利用、能源自給自足和減少排放,市場需求不斷成長。生質能發電廠採用直接燃燒、氣化、厭氧消化和混燒等技術,既可用於公用事業規模的發電,也可用於分散式發電。政府獎勵、可再生能源計劃、脫碳努力以及對清潔能源基礎設施投資的增加,都在推動市場發展。此外,分散式發電和熱電聯產系統的日益普及也促進了全球生質能發電的持續擴張。
生質能原料供應增加
豐富的農業廢棄物、林業殘餘物、木材加工產品、牲畜糞便和城市有機廢棄物為生質能發電創造了有利條件。這些資源使發電公司有機會將原本會被丟棄的材料轉化為有用的能源來源。生質能收穫、收集、儲存、運輸和預處理等方面的技術進步正在提高原料供應鏈的可靠性。此外,本地採購既能降低廢棄物管理成本,也能促進當地經濟發展。隨著產業和政府越來越重視資源效率和循環經濟實踐,預計更多利用現有有機物進行發電將進一步推動生質能發電裝置容量的成長和市場發展。
大量初始資本投資
高額的資本投入可能成為生質能發電廠發展的限制因素,尤其對於小規模專案開發商而言。生質能發電廠需要投資於發電設備、燃料處理基礎設施、儲存系統、排放氣體控制技術、土地、電網連接以及輔助設施。此外,建立可靠的生質能收集和運輸網路可能還需要額外支出。在資金籌措成本高或資金管道有限的市場,這些支出會對專案的可行性產生負面影響。較長的投資回收期也會進一步阻礙投資者。與一些基礎設施相對簡單的可再生能源技術相比,生質能項目可能面臨更大的融資障礙,這可能會減緩新增發電容量的成長,並限制成本敏感地區的市場擴張。
生質能轉化技術的進步
生質能轉化和發電技術的創新為提升生質能設施的效率、柔軟性和可靠性創造了機會。燃燒系統、氣化、厭氧消化、燃料製備、排放氣體控制、自動化和數位化監控等方面的進步,使工廠更有效地處理各種原料。設備的改進提高了能源回收回收率,最佳化了燃料消耗,延長了運轉率,並降低了對環境的影響。先進的監控系統也支援預測性維護和改進的工廠管理。隨著技術開發商實施日益複雜的解決方案,現有設施正在現代化改造,新計畫也能夠採用更高效能的系統。這些進步增強了生質能能源的競爭力,並為設備供應商和專案開發商創造了商機。
更嚴格的永續性和環境法規
更嚴格的環境標準會透過加強合規要求和限制可使用的原料類型,為生質能發電開發商帶來挑戰。監管機構正日益關注生質能的永續性、碳排放績效、林業實踐、空氣污染、生物多樣性和土地利用影響。依賴可靠性存疑或以永續方式取得原料的項目可能面臨認證要求、許可證核准延遲或可再生能源獎勵受限等問題。此外,這些項目可能還需要額外投資於排放監測和污染控制設備。不斷增加的遵循成本和冗長的核准流程會削弱專案的經濟可行性。隨著永續性要求的不斷變化,生質能發電設施可能面臨營運成本上升以及未來獲得監管和財政支援合格的不確定性增加。
新冠疫情透過擾亂供應鏈、運輸、建造和設備製造,為生質能發電帶來了暫時的挑戰。出行限制使得農業殘餘物、林業材料和其他生質能原料的收集和運輸變得困難。交付延遲和勞動力短缺減緩了新電廠的開發和運作。此外,工業生產的減少削弱了部分市場對電力和熱能的需求,影響了生質能發電廠的運作。儘管面臨這些挑戰,發電仍然至關重要,由於各國政府持續支持可再生能源發電的發展,該產業維持了一定的穩定性。隨著限制措施的逐步解除,工業活動、物流網路和專案建設逐漸恢復,生質能發電的前景也隨之改善。
在預測期內,木質生質能細分市場預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率。
由於木質生質能來源廣泛、物流網路成熟,且適用於大規模發電和熱電聯產設施,預計在預測期內,木質生質能將佔據最大的市場佔有率。木片、顆粒、鋸木廠殘渣和林產品等材料具有適用於現有生質能燃燒技術的燃料特性。現有電廠可利用成熟的鍋爐和發電設備高效整合這些原料,從而確保運作可靠性。木材加工殘渣和林業殘渣在再生能源生產中日益廣泛的應用,進一步推動了其普及。憑藉其優異的燃料特性和完善的基礎設施,木質生質能已成為生質能發電的主要原料。
在預測期內,「農村和偏遠地區電力供應」細分市場預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率。
在預測期內,「農村和偏遠地區電氣化」領域預計將呈現最高的成長率,這主要得益於各方加大力度為偏遠和電力供應不足的社區提供可靠的電力,同時減少對柴油發電的依賴。生質能系統非常適合分散式應用,因為它們可以將當地的農業殘餘物、林業材料和有機廢棄物轉化為電力。它們與獨立電網和微電網的兼容性使得即使在傳統電網基礎設施有限的地區也能實現電力供應。政府對可再生能源發電、農村發展和分散式發電的支持力度不斷加大,為生質能計畫創造了機會。對可靠、本地化和永續電力日益成長的需求預計將加速生質能系統在偏遠地區的部署。
在預測期內,亞太地區預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率,這主要得益於全部區域可再生能源投資的不斷成長以及電力需求的持續成長。廣泛的農業和林業活動會產生大量可轉化為電力和熱能的殘餘物。支持清潔能源、廢棄物發電、農村電氣化和減排的政策正在進一步加速生質能計畫的推進。分散式電力系統和熱電聯產設施的日益普及也為該地區的成長提供了支持。工業成長、對能源安全的日益關注以及廢棄物和市政廢棄物的永續管理預計將進一步擴大生質能發電的機會。
在預測期內,北美預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這主要得益於可再生能源發電專案、垃圾焚化發電設施和永續電力解決方案的擴張。豐富的農業原料、林業殘餘物和其他有機資源為生質能發電奠定了堅實的基礎。人們對高效利用廢棄物、減少排放和清潔能源系統的日益關注,進一步加速了電力公司和工業用戶對生質能發電的採用。生質能燃燒、氣化和熱電聯產技術的進步,正在提升運作效率和專案可行性。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Biomass Power Generation Market is accounted for $106.7 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $154.0 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. The Biomass power generation market involves producing electricity and heat from renewable organic resources such as agricultural waste, forestry residues, wood fuels, animal waste, biogas, and other biomass materials. Demand is increasing as countries prioritize renewable electricity, sustainable waste utilization, energy independence, and emissions reduction. Biomass facilities employ direct combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and co-firing technologies across utility-scale and decentralized power applications. Government incentives, renewable-energy programs, decarbonization initiatives, and growing investments in clean-energy infrastructure are strengthening market opportunities. Additionally, the increasing adoption of distributed power generation and combined heat and power systems is contributing to the continued expansion of biomass-based electricity generation worldwide.
Increasing Availability of Biomass Feedstocks
Abundant supplies of agricultural waste, forestry residues, wood-industry by-products, livestock waste, and organic municipal materials are creating favorable conditions for biomass-based electricity generation. These resources provide power producers with opportunities to transform materials that might otherwise require disposal into useful energy inputs. Developments in biomass harvesting, collection, storage, transportation, and preprocessing are improving the reliability of feedstock supply chains. Local sourcing can also reduce waste-management costs while supporting regional economic activity. With industries and governments placing greater emphasis on resource efficiency and circular-economy practices, the increasing utilization of available organic materials for electricity production is expected to support additional biomass power capacity and market growth.
High Initial Capital Investment
Significant capital expenditure can limit the development of biomass power generation facilities, particularly for smaller project developers. Biomass plants require investment in generation equipment, fuel-handling infrastructure, storage systems, emissions-control technologies, land, transmission connections, and supporting facilities. Additional spending may be necessary to establish reliable biomass collection and transportation networks. In markets where financing costs are high or access to capital is limited, these expenses can negatively affect project feasibility. Long investment recovery periods may further discourage investors. Compared with some renewable technologies requiring relatively simpler infrastructure, biomass projects can therefore face greater financial barriers, potentially slowing new capacity additions and limiting market expansion in cost-sensitive regions.
Advancement of Biomass Conversion Technologies
Innovation across biomass conversion and power-generation technologies is creating opportunities to improve the efficiency, flexibility, and reliability of biomass facilities. Advances in combustion systems, gasification, anaerobic digestion, fuel preparation, emissions control, automation, and digital monitoring can enable plants to process diverse feedstocks more effectively. Improved equipment can increase energy recovery, optimize fuel consumption, enhance operational availability, and reduce environmental impacts. Advanced monitoring systems can also support predictive maintenance and better plant management. As technology developers introduce increasingly sophisticated solutions, existing facilities can be modernized while new projects can adopt higher-performance systems. These developments can strengthen biomass competitiveness and create opportunities for equipment suppliers and project developers.
Stricter Sustainability and Environmental Regulations
Tightening environmental standards can create challenges for biomass power developers by increasing compliance requirements and limiting the types of feedstocks that can be used. Regulatory authorities are increasingly examining biomass sustainability, carbon performance, forestry practices, air pollution, biodiversity, and land-use impacts. Projects relying on questionable or unsustainably sourced materials may encounter certification requirements, permitting delays, or restrictions on renewable-energy incentives. Additional investments in emissions monitoring and pollution-control equipment may also be necessary. Higher compliance expenses and longer approval processes can weaken project economics. As sustainability requirements continue evolving, biomass facilities may face increased operational costs and greater uncertainty regarding future eligibility for regulatory and financial support.
The COVID-19 outbreak created temporary challenges for biomass power generation through interruptions in supply chains, transportation, construction, and equipment manufacturing. Restrictions on mobility made it harder to collect and transport agricultural residues, forestry materials, and other biomass feedstocks. Delayed deliveries and workforce limitations slowed the development and commissioning of new power facilities. Reduced industrial production also weakened electricity and thermal-energy demand in several markets, affecting biomass plant operations. Despite these disruptions, the sector maintained some stability because electricity generation remained essential and governments continued supporting renewable-energy development. As restrictions eased, industrial activity, logistics networks, and project construction recovered, improving prospects for biomass power generation.
The Woody Biomass segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Woody Biomass segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, driven by its broad availability, mature logistics networks, and suitability for utility-scale and combined heat and power facilities. Materials such as wood chips, pellets, sawmill residues, and forestry by-products offer suitable fuel properties for established biomass combustion technologies. Existing power plants can efficiently integrate these feedstocks using proven boilers and generation equipment, supporting operational reliability. The expanding use of wood-processing and forestry residues for renewable electricity production is further supporting adoption. Strong fuel characteristics and established infrastructure position woody biomass as a leading feedstock for biomass power generation.
The Rural and Remote Electrification segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the Rural and Remote Electrification segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, supported by rising initiatives to provide dependable electricity to remote and underserved communities while lowering reliance on diesel generation. Biomass systems can convert locally sourced agricultural residues, forestry materials, and organic wastes into electricity, making them appropriate for decentralized applications. Their compatibility with isolated networks and microgrids enables power supply where conventional grid infrastructure remains limited. Increasing government support for renewable energy, rural development, and distributed generation is creating favorable opportunities for biomass projects. The need for reliable, locally available, and sustainable electricity is expected to accelerate adoption across remote regions.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by plentiful biomass feedstocks, rising investment in renewable electricity, and increasing power requirements throughout the region. Extensive agricultural and forestry activities provide significant quantities of residues that can be converted into electricity and useful heat. Supportive policies focused on clean energy, waste-to-energy development, rural electrification, and emissions reduction are further promoting biomass projects. Increasing adoption of decentralized power systems and combined heat and power facilities is supporting regional expansion. Industrial growth, growing concerns over energy security, and sustainable management of agricultural and municipal waste are expected to reinforce biomass power generation opportunities.
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by rising deployment of renewable power projects, waste-to-energy facilities, and sustainable electricity solutions. The availability of agricultural materials, forestry residues, and other organic resources provides a strong foundation for biomass-based generation. Increasing emphasis on waste utilization, emissions reduction, and cleaner energy systems is encouraging greater adoption among utilities and industrial users. Advancements in biomass combustion, gasification, and combined heat and power technologies are improving operational performance and project viability.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Biomass Power Generation Market include Valmet Oyj, ANDRITZ AG, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., Sumitomo SHI FW, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd., Thermax Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited , Isgec Heavy Engineering Limited, JFE Engineering Corporation, IHI Corporation, China Everbright Environment Group Limited, EnviTec Biogas AG, DP CleanTech, John Wood Group PLC, Drax Group plc, RWE AG and Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S.
In August 2026, Sumitomo SHI FW signed a contract with QEMETICA, together with Mostostal Zabrze Realizacje Przemyslowe, to convert a coal-fired boiler at QEMETICA's Inowroclaw, Poland, soda plant into a 100% biomass-fired boiler.
In April 2026, Drax signed a new contract with Ultrabulk through March 2031 to transport biomass pellets by sea. The agreement includes commitments to reduce transport-related carbon emissions each year, strengthening collaboration on lower-carbon biomass logistics.
In January 2026, ANDRITZ announced a strategic wear-parts supply agreement with Drax for its North American pellet operations. Under the agreement, ANDRITZ will supply premium wear parts intended to support uninterrupted operation and optimized performance at Drax's wood-pellet facilities.
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.