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市场调查报告书
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1722725
虚拟发电厂市场报告,按技术(配电发电、需求响应、混合资产)、来源(再生能源、热电联产、储能)、最终用户(工业、商业、住宅)和地区划分,2025 年至 2033 年Virtual Power Plant Market Report by Technology (Distribution Generation, Demand Response, Mixed Asset), Source (Renewable Energy, Cogeneration, Energy Storage), End User (Industrial, Commercial, Residential), and Region 2025-2033 |
2024年全球虚拟发电厂市场规模达21亿美元。展望未来, IMARC Group预计到2033年市场规模将达到139亿美元,2025-2033年期间的成长率(CAGR)为22.25%。推动市场发展的一些关键因素包括对永续能源的需求不断增长、能源管理和控制系统的进步以及电动车 (EV) 的普及率不断提高。
主要市场驱动因素:关键市场驱动因素之一是对环境永续性的日益关注。此外,不断增长的优化能源生产的需求正在成为市场驱动力。
主要市场趋势:市场需求受到许多主要趋势的推动,例如再生能源的日益普及和电网分散化的转变。
地理趋势:根据报告,北美占据明显主导地位,占据最大的市场份额。这是由于该地区政府采取了有利措施。
竞争格局:虚拟发电厂产业的主要市场参与者包括 ABB 有限公司、AGL Energy 有限公司、Autogrid Systems Inc.、Enel Spa、Flexitricity Limited(Reserve Power Holdings (Jersey) Limited)、通用电气公司、日立有限公司、Next Kraftwerke GmbH、Osisoft LLC(AVEVA Group plclc)、Sonnable pexlc. SE
挑战与机会:阻碍市场成长的关键挑战之一是监管与政策障碍。儘管如此,能源资源的最佳化代表着虚拟发电厂市场最近的机会。
再生能源的采用日益增多
可持续或再生能源的日益普及正在催化虚拟发电厂的需求。太阳能电池板和风力涡轮机安装量的增加正在增强分散式能源发电模式。分散式能源资源(DER)的兴起导致对这些资产进行有效管理和优化的需求。 VPP 透过促进各种 DER 的顺利整合、收集和管理,在释放再生能源潜力方面发挥着至关重要的作用,从而提高了电网的稳定性和可靠性。此外,一些公司正在与其他利害关係人合作,以改善其再生能源来源。 2023 年 9 月 6 日,ABB Motion 与 WindESCo 签署策略合作伙伴关係,ABB 透过其风险投资部门 ABB Technology Ventures (ATV) 收购了该公司的少数股权。总部位于美国的 WindESCo 是一家领先的分析软体供应商,致力于提高风力涡轮机的性能和可靠性。利用WindESCo的解决方案,这项投资将加强ABB作为低碳社会关键推动者的地位以及其在再生能源发电领域的地位。
电网分散化趋势日益明显
电网分散化的日益转变正在推动虚拟发电厂市场的成长。电网分散化正在促进再生能源更多地併入电网。此外,太阳能电池板和风力涡轮机正在各个地方安装,有助于形成分散式能源发电系统。此外,电网分散化的趋势正在促进电网弹性的增强。这对于应对气候相关的挑战和自然灾害尤其重要。 2022 年 8 月 4 日,特斯拉和 PG&E 宣布了建造加州最大虚拟发电厂的计划,因为这些发电厂是支持电网可靠性的宝贵资源,也是加州清洁能源未来的重要组成部分。
先进能源管理和控制系统的不断发展
日益复杂的能源管理和控制系统刺激了对虚拟发电厂的需求。这些系统同时聚合、分析和优化分散能源资源的能力正在不断增长。由于这一持续的进步,虚拟电厂 (VPP) 能够更有效地应对能源供需的变化。此外,透过将机器学习 (ML) 和人工智慧 (AI) 演算法整合到能源管理和控制系统中,VPP 可以以更高的准确度预测和适应能源市场的变化。此外,虚拟发电厂市场的主要参与者正在进行合作和收购,以便为各种应用提供增强的服务。 2023 年 1 月 10 日,通用汽车、福特、谷歌和太阳能生产商合作制定了扩大虚拟发电厂 (VPP) 使用的标准,虚拟发电厂是一种在电力供应短缺时减轻电网负载的系统。虚拟发电厂合作伙伴关係 (VP3) 也旨在製定促进系统使用的政策。
需求响应占据大部分市场份额
需求响应是平衡电力供需的首选。它会在电力供应充足或不足的时候调整电力消耗。 VPP 持续即时监控电网,包括供应、需求和定价资料。他们还收集有关係统内分散式能源资源状态的资讯。 VPP 使用先进的演算法和 ML 来预测电力需求模式。他们还预测需求何时达到高峰以及再生能源何时会出现供应过剩。
再生能源可以自然补充,并且由于其排放的温室气体(GHG)较少,因此被认为是环保的。它们在虚拟电厂 (VPP) 中的重要性不言而喻,因为它们有助于降低碳排放并提供环保和再生能源。
热电联产,也称为热电联产 (CHP),涉及利用单一燃料源(例如天然气、生物质或废热)同时产生电力和有用热能。此外,虚拟电厂 (VPP) 能够整合工业热电联产厂、区域供热系统和商业热电联产装置等热电联产系统,以提高能源效率并充分利用资源。除此之外,热电联产还有提高能源效率和减少温室气体排放的潜力。
储能係统在虚拟电厂 (VPP) 中发挥着至关重要的作用,可有效控制和增强各种分散式能源资源。它们透过在能源过剩时节省额外的能源并在需求高或可再生能源产量低时释放能源来提供多功能性。
工业代表着领先的细分市场
VPP 透过整合各种 DER(如太阳能板、风力涡轮机、热电联产 (CHP) 系统和储能设备),帮助工业设施管理和优化其能源消耗。工业虚拟电厂透过根据电网讯号或价格波动改变其能源消耗来参与需求响应计划。这有助于平衡电网的供需,并可以为工业设施创造收入。他们还可以自动执行减载或转移负载过程,以减少高峰需求事件期间的能源消耗。它们还可以实现中断期间电网电力和现场发电/储存之间的无缝转换,从而帮助增强能源弹性。
北美引领市场,占据最大虚拟电厂市场份额
该报告还对所有主要区域市场进行了全面的分析,包括北美(美国和加拿大);亚太地区(中国、日本、印度、韩国、澳洲、印尼等);欧洲(德国、法国、英国、义大利、西班牙、俄罗斯等);拉丁美洲(巴西、墨西哥等);以及中东和非洲。报告称,北美是虚拟发电厂最大的区域市场。
人们越来越关注将风能和太阳能等再生能源纳入电网,这支持了北美地区的市场成长。除此之外,人们对于维持电网弹性的重要性的认识也不断提高。此外,需求响应计划的实施也在增加,允许个人积极参与管理其能源消耗。此外,太阳能和水力发电厂的建设不断增加,也促进了市场的成长。此外,由于政府的有利倡议,虚拟发电厂的采用率也在上升。例如,2023 年 7 月 26 日,加州能源委员会 (CEC) 批准了一项新的 VPP 计划,旨在帮助位于全州家庭和企业的数千个分散式太阳能充电和独立电池满足该州日益增长的电力需求。
市场研究报告也对市场竞争格局进行了全面的分析。也提供了所有主要公司的详细资料。虚拟发电厂产业的一些主要市场参与者包括 ABB Ltd.、AGL Energy Ltd.、Autogrid Systems Inc.、Enel Spa、Flexitricity Limited(Reserve Power Holdings (Jersey) Limited)、通用电气公司、日立德公司、Next Kraftwerke GmbH、Osisoft LLC(AVEVA Group plc.
(请注意,这只是关键参与者的部分列表,完整列表在报告中提供。)
主要市场参与者正在投资研发(R&D)业务,以改善管理分散式能源(DER)的软体,从而增加虚拟发电厂市场收入。他们正在增强电网整合能力,并结合人工智慧和机器学习来优化能源生产和分配。他们还致力于透过设计可轻鬆容纳额外 DER 的系统来使他们的解决方案更具可扩展性。顶级公司正在与公用事业公司、电网营运商和其他参与者合作,以确保 VPP 和电网基础设施之间的无缝通讯和协调。 2022 年 6 月 30 日,AutoGrid 与 Willdan 合作,加速采用热泵热水器,透过替换排放密集的燃气热水器来实现建筑物脱碳。此次合作将利用 AutoGrid 的虚拟发电厂平台来大幅增加灵活的电网容量。
The global virtual power plant market size reached USD 2.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 22.25% during 2025-2033. Some of the key factors driving the market are the escalating need for sustainable energy sources, the advancement of energy management and control systems, and the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
Major Market Drivers: One of the key market drivers are the rising focus on environmental sustainability. Moreover, the escalating need to optimize energy production is acting as a market driver.
Key Market Trends: The market demand is impelled owing to numerous primary trends such as the rising adoption of renewable energy sources and a shift towards grid decentralization.
Geographical Trends: According to the report, North America exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest market share. This is due to favorable government initiatives in the region.
Competitive Landscape: Various key market players in the virtual power plant industry are ABB Ltd., AGL Energy Ltd., Autogrid Systems Inc., Enel Spa, Flexitricity Limited (Reserve Power Holdings (Jersey) Limited), General Electric Company, Hitachi Ltd., Next Kraftwerke GmbH, Osisoft LLC (AVEVA Group plc), Schneider Electric SE, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Sunverge Energy Inc., among many others.
Challenges and Opportunities: One of the key challenges hindering the market growth is regulatory and policy barriers. Nonetheless, the optimization of energy resources represents virtual power plant market recent opportunities.
Growing Adoption of Renewable Energy Sources
The increasing adoption of sustainable or renewable energy sources is catalyzing the virtual power plant demand. The increase in solar panel and wind turbine installations is enhancing the decentralized energy generation model. The rise in distributed energy resources (DERs) is leading to a demand for effective management and optimization of these assets. VPPs play a vital role in unlocking the potential of renewables by facilitating smooth integration, collection, and management of various DERs, thus improving grid stability and dependability. Moreover, several companies are partnering with other stakeholders to improve their sources of renewable energy. On 6 September 2023, ABB Motion and WindESCo, signed a strategic partnership, where ABB has acquired a minority stake in the company through its venture capital unit, ABB Technology Ventures (ATV). US-based WindESCo is the leading analytics software provider for improving the performance and reliability of wind turbines. Leveraging WindESCo' solutions, the investment will strengthen ABB's position as a key enabler of a low carbon society and its position in the renewable power generation sector.
Rising Shift Towards Grid Decentralization
The rising shift towards grid decentralization is propelling the virtual power plant market growth. Grid decentralization is fostering greater incorporation of renewable energy sources into the grid. In addition, solar panels and wind turbines are being installed in various locations that benefit in contributing to a distributed energy generation system. Moreover, the trend of grid decentralization is facilitating enhanced grid resilience. This is particularly important for dealing with climate-related challenges and natural disasters. On 4 August 2022, Tesla and PG&E announced a plan to build California's largest virtual power plant as these plants are a valuable resource for supporting grid reliability and an essential part of California's clean energy future.
Increasing Development of Advanced Energy Management and Control Systems
The need for virtual power plants is stimulated by the increasing development of sophisticated energy management and control systems. The capacity of these systems to simultaneously aggregate, analyze, and optimize dispersed energy resources is growing. VPPs are able to react to variations in the supply and demand for energy more effectively because of this ongoing progress. Furthermore, by integrating machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms into energy management and control systems, VPPs can anticipate and adjust to changes in the energy market with a level of improved accuracy. Furthermore, key players in the virtual power plant market are engaging in collaborations and acquisitions to provide enhanced services to various applications. On 10 January 2023, GM, Ford, Google and solar energy producers collaborated to establish standards for scaling up the use of virtual power plants (VPPs), systems for easing loads on electricity grids when supply is short. The virtual power plant partnership (VP3) also aims to shape policy for promoting the use of the systems.
Demand response accounts for the majority of the market share
Demand response is preferred to balance electricity supply and demand. It adjusts the consumption of electricity during times of high or low availability. VPPs continuously monitor the electricity grid, including supply, demand, and pricing data, in real time. They also gather information on the state of the distributed energy resources within the system. VPPs use advanced algorithms and ML to forecast electricity demand patterns. They also predict when demand will peak and when there will be excess supply from renewable sources.
Renewable energy sources can be naturally replenished and are considered eco-friendly because they emit fewer greenhouse gases (GHGs). Their importance in VPPs is significant as they can assist in lowering carbon emissions and supplying eco-friendly and renewable energy.
Cogeneration, also called combined heat and power (CHP), involves the simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heat from a single fuel source such as natural gas, biomass, or waste heat. Moreover, VPPs have the ability to incorporate CHP systems such as industrial CHP plants, district heating systems, and commercial cogeneration units in order to enhance energy efficiency and fully utilize resources. Besides this, cogeneration has the potential to enhance energy efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy storage systems play a vital role in VPPs by allowing for the effective control and enhancement of various distributed energy resources. They offer versatility by saving extra energy during times of surplus and discharging it during times of high demand or low renewable energy production.
Industrial represents the leading market segment
VPPs help industrial facilities manage and optimize their energy consumption by integrating various DERs like solar panels, wind turbines, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and energy storage devices. Industrial VPPs participate in demand response programs by changing their energy consumption in response to grid signals or price fluctuations. This helps balance supply and demand on the grid and can generate revenue for industrial facilities. They can also automate load shedding or load shifting processes to reduce energy consumption during peak demand events. They also assist in enhancing energy resilience by enabling seamless transitions between grid power and on-site generation/storage during disruptions.
North America leads the market, accounting for the largest virtual power plant market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America represents the largest regional market for virtual power plant.
The rising focus on integrating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar into the grid is supporting the market growth in the North America region. Besides this, there is an increase in the awareness among individuals about the importance of maintaining grid resilience. Furthermore, there is a rise in the conduction of demand response programs that allow individuals to actively participate in managing their energy consumption. Additionally, the increasing construction of solar and hydel power plants is strengthening the market growth. In addition, there is a rise in the adoption of virtual power plants due to favorable government initiatives. For instance, on 26 July 2023, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a new VPP program that aims to help thousands of distributed solar-charged and standalone batteries located at homes and businesses throughout the state to meet the state's growing electricity needs.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the virtual power plant industry include ABB Ltd., AGL Energy Ltd., Autogrid Systems Inc., Enel Spa, Flexitricity Limited (Reserve Power Holdings (Jersey) Limited), General Electric Company, Hitachi Ltd., Next Kraftwerke GmbH, Osisoft LLC (AVEVA Group plc), Schneider Electric SE, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Sunverge Energy Inc.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
Key market players are investing in research and development (R&D) operations to improve the software that manages distributed energy resources (DERs), thereby increasing virtual power plant market revenue. They are enhancing grid integration capabilities and incorporating AI and ML to optimize energy generation and distribution. They are also working on making their solutions more scalable by designing systems that can easily accommodate additional DERs. Top companies are collaborating with utilities, grid operators, and other players to ensure seamless communication and coordination between the VPP and the grid infrastructure. On 30 June 2022, AutoGrid collaborated with Willdan to accelerate the adoption of heat pump water heaters to decarbonize buildings by replacing emissions-intensive, gas-fired water heaters. This collaboration will leverage AutoGrid's virtual power plant platform to add significant levels of flexible grid capacity.