The thermal power plant market is estimated to be valued at USD 1,532.34 Bn in 2024 growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from 2024 to 2031. Thermal power plants create steam to drive turbines that generate electricity. They convert heat from the combustion of coal, natural gas, fuel oil, or biomass to produce steam. There are three main types of thermal power plants - coal fired, natural gas fired, and oil fired power plants. Coal fired plants dominate the thermal power plants market owing to the abundance and low cost of coal. However, natural gas fired plants have gained popularity in recent years due to stringent emission norms as natural gas is cleaner than coal. The growing demand for electricity and the government's push towards greater electrification has driven the thermal power plant market growth globally. However, renewables are emerging as alternatives that can hamper the growth of this market going forward.
Market Dynamics:
The global thermal power plant market is driven by factors such as increasing electricity demand, rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing nations, and growing investments in capacity addition. However, stringent environmental regulations on particulate matter and carbon emissions pose a challenge to coal fired plants. Greater focus on renewables for power generation also affects the growth prospects of this industry. Opportunities lie in expanding natural gas based capacity given its relatively lower carbon footprint. Countries are also investing in newer clean coal technologies to reduce emissions from coal plants. Adoption of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) presents new prospects in making thermal generation more environment friendly.
Key Features of the Study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global thermal power plant market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year.
- It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
- It profiles key players in the global thermal power plant market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include EDF, American Electric Power Company, Inc., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc., National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, ENGIE, Duke Energy Corporation, SSE, NTPC Limited, Adani Power Limited., Tata Group., Reliance Power Limited., Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd., Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), India Power Corporation Ltd., Jindal Steel & Power Limited., and NS Energy Group
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
- The global thermal power plant market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global thermal power plant market.
Market Segmentation
- Fuel Type:
- Coal
- Natural Gas
- Others (Nuclear, etc.)
- Capacity:
- 400 MW
- 400-800 MW
- More than 800 MW
- Turbine Type:
- Simple Cycle
- Combined Cycle
- Regional:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Company Profiles:
- EDF
- American Electric Power Company, Inc.
- Siemens AG
- General Electric Company
- Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc.
- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
- ENGIE
- Duke Energy Corporation
- SSE
- NTPC Limited
- Adani Power Limited.
- Tata Group.
- Reliance Power Limited.
- Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd.
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL)
- India Power Corporation Ltd.
- Jindal Steel & Power Limited.
- NS Energy Group