Virtual Power Plant Global Market Report 2024
This report was originally published on Research and Markets website in February 2024.The virtual power plant market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.35 billion in 2023 to $2.86 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%. The growth during the historic period can be largely attributed to the expansion of renewable energy sources, advancements in energy storage technology, government support and incentives, the initiation of pilot projects and demonstrations, as well as the increasing decentralization of energy systems.
The virtual power plant market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.1 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to several factors such as heightened awareness of climate change, the rising adoption of renewable energy sources, and economic expansion. Notably, major trends expected during this time encompass digitalization and IoT integration, increased partnerships and collaborations, technological advancements, and the continued decentralization of energy systems.
Increasing demand for renewable energy is expected to propel the virtual power plant market going forward. Renewable energy refers to the energy that originates from natural resources that replenish more quickly than they are used up. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can balance the production and consumption of renewable energy, and forecasts can help direct consumer behavior as a form of demand response. For instance, in April 2023, according to a report published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a US-based research institution dedicated to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, global photovoltaic (PV) installations reached 231 gigawatts of direct current (GWdc), totaling 1.2 terawatts of direct current (TWdc) cumulatively in 2022. China's annual PV installations surged by 57%, accounting for 42% of global demand, primarily driven by distributed PV, while annual installations are forecast to exceed 300 GW by 2023 and surpass 400 GW by 2025., Therefore, increasing demand for renewable energy is driving the growth of the virtual power plant market.
