Micro Combined Heat and Power Market by Technology (IC Engine, PEMFC, Rankine Cycle Engine, Stirling Engine, SOFC), Type (Engine, Fuel Cell), Application (Residential, Commercial), Capacity (<5kW, 5–10kW, 10–50kW) and Region - Global Forecast to 2029

Micro Combined Heat and Power Market by Technology (IC Engine, PEMFC, Rankine Cycle Engine, Stirling Engine, SOFC), Type (Engine, Fuel Cell), Application (Residential, Commercial), Capacity (<5kW, 5–10kW, 10–50kW) and Region - Global Forecast to 2029

The global Micro combined heat and power market is projected to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2029 from an estimated USD 3.1 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for Micro combined heat and power is driven by their efficient utilization of heat, reduced carbon emissions, simultaneous electricity and heating demand and increasing reliance on electric heating.

“Commercial segment is expected to emerge as the second fastest segment based on Application.”

Based on Application, the Micro combined heat and power market has been segmented into Residential and Commercial. This segment is increasing due to offering a unique approach to energy generation for small to medium-sized businesses. These systems provide both electricity and usable heat, making them ideal for applications with consistent demands for both.

“5KW – 10 KW is expected to be the second largest segment of the Micro combined heat and power market, by Capacity.”

Based on Capacity, the Micro combined heat and power market has been segmented into < 5 KW, 5 KW-10KW and 10 KW – 50 KW. The 5 KW – 10 KW segment is the second largest segment in the Micro combined heat and power market because of the demand from Commercial sector. The segment consists of MCHP plants mainly with IC engines such as gas and diesel engines as prime movers. The demand for diesel power engines in this MCHP segment comes from Smaller Commercial plants, and captive generation.

“Asia Pacific” is expected to be the fastest region in the Micro combined heat and power market.”

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest region for Micro combined heat and power (MCHP) systems market between 2024–2029 due to its strong emphasis on energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and climate goals.In the Asia-Pacific region, characterized by rapid urbanization, growing energy demand, and increasing environmental concerns, Micro CHP products hold potential as efficient and sustainable solutions.

Breakdown of Primaries:

In-depth interviews have been conducted with various key industry participants, subject-matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, among other experts, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information, as well as to assess future market prospects. The distribution of primary interviews is as follows:

By Company Type: Tier 1- 65%, Tier 2- 24%, and Tier 3- 11%

By Designation: C-Level- 30%, Director Levels- 25%, and Others- 45%

By Region: North America- 27%, Europe- 20%, Asia Pacific- 33%, the Middle East & Africa- 8%, and South America- 12%

Note: Others include product engineers, product specialists, and engineering leads.

Note: The tiers of the companies are defined on the basis of their total revenues as of 2022. Tier 1: > USD 1 billion, Tier 2: From USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3: < USD 500 million

The Micro combined heat and power market is dominated by some major players that have a wide regional presence. The leading players in the market are AISIN CORPORATION (Japan), 2G Energy (Germany), BOSCH INDUSTRIEKESSEL GMBH (Germany), KyungDong Navien (South Korea), and YANMAR HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (Japan).

Research Coverage:

The report defines, describes, and forecasts the global Micro combined heat and power market, by capacity, type, technology, application and region. It also offers a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market. The report provides a comprehensive review of the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It also covers various important aspects of the market. These include an analysis of the competitive landscape, market dynamics, market estimates, in terms of value, and future trends in the Micro combined heat and power market.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

Analysis of major drivers (Government programs and incentives to promote MCHP), restraints (Economic feasibility of MCHP systems), opportunities (Rise in deployment of micro-CHP systems), challenges (Greenhouse emissions regulations in various countries could be a barrier for new CHP’s running on fossil fuels) influencing the Micro combined heat and power market.

Product Development/ Innovation: Players involved in the Micro combined heat and power market are investing in research and development activities and are coming up with new products in order to maintain their competitive edge in the market. 2G Energy expanded its aura series with two engines, namely, aura 408 and aura 412. Aura 408 has an electrical output of 280 kW. Aura 412 has an electrical output of 420 kW.

Market Development: The global Micro combined heat and power market is experiencing robust development due to the supportive policies and incentives from governments and regulatory bodies. Measures such as feed-in tariffs, tax credits, and renewable energy targets encourage investment in MCHP projects and create a favorable market environment for manufacturers and developers.

Market Diversification: BDR Thermea group, a prominent provider of Engine based CHP systems worldwide, has bolstered its smart indoor climate solutions portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in Eurevia, a prominent French developer of ducted heating and cooling systems.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like AISIN CORPORATION (Japan), 2G Energy (Germany), BOSCH INDUSTRIEKESSEL GMBH (Germany), KyungDong Navien (South Korea), and YANMAR HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (Japan) among others in the Micro combined heat and power market.