The Data Center Generator Market size is estimated at USD 7.22 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.14 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.85% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Data centers are at significant risk of experiencing operational losses owing to power outages caused by utility grid failures, rolling blackouts, bad weather, natural or artificial calamities, or electrical breakdowns. Systems and components used in data centers are expected to operate nonstop. They require dependable, uninterrupted power seven days a week, creating a demand for the data center generator market.
The growth of digital data has significantly fueled the market studied. The need for data centers has increased as the population grows increasingly connected and dependent on digital infrastructure. The amount of digital data produced globally is growing rapidly.
Moreover, the emerging cloud technology in a wide range of data centers is one of the major factors driving the overall demand for data center systems and technologies, thereby fueling the studied market's growth. Continued high demand for data centers is expected to be driven by fast growth such as AI and other modern technologies, e.g., streaming gaming or autonomous car technology. As operators strive to provide the capacity that will allow them to meet increased power density requirements for HPC, innovation in data center design and technology may also be stimulated.
Due to an increase in data center construction and the increased number of hyperscale buildings by colocation and hyperscale operators, the global market for power generators has expanded. In several emerging countries, such as Brazil, Denmark, Singapore, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, and so on, several hyperscale data center projects have been identified. These projects in these countries are creating opportunities for suppliers of energy infrastructure.
The escalating growth of carbon emissions from data centers poses a significant restraint for data center operators and their generators. As the demand for digital services and storage continues to surge, the environmental impact of these facilities becomes an important concern. This issue necessitates comprehensively examining the challenges and potential solutions for mitigating carbon emissions from data centers.
With the outbreak of COVID-19, the cloud market gained significant traction as cloud-based services and tools are increasingly adopted due to organizations deploying remote work access amid lockdowns in various countries, as indicated in the graph. Most data centers worldwide witnessed a massive surge in demand owing to the growth of cloud adoption across all sizes of enterprises.
The data center generator market is fragmented, with many large, technologically advanced players, such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Atlas Copco AB, HITEC Power Protection BV (Air Water Inc.), Himoinsa SL, etc. The rivalry is expected to be on the higher side. Market penetration is growing with the strong presence of major players in established markets. With the increasing focus on innovation, the demand for generators with different capacities is growing, which, in turn, is driving investments for further developments.
In December 2023, Cummins Inc. announced the launch of C1760D5, C1875D5, and C2000D5B generator models between 1700 kVA and 2000 kVA. The new models launched by the company are powered with the KTA50 engine series, designed and optimized for diverse power applications.
In October 2023, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, approved its engine products for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). MHI Group is pursuing to achieve net zero CO2 emission by 2040 according to its declaration of "MISSION NET ZERO," and the approval of HVO aligns the effort.
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