Using
internal combustion engines for distributed power manufacture, diesel generator
sets (gen sets) are among the fastest-selling, least expensive distributed
generation (DG) technologies in the world. Although they face increasing opposition
from natural gas configurations, diesel-fueled gen sets are poised for
continued growth in most regions and power classes. According to a new
report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, annual
installations of diesel gen sets will reach 82 giga watts of capacity by 2018.
“Distributed generation has the improvement of going online more
quickly than traditional large centralized power stations, reducing demand
pressure on the electrical grid and the inefficiencies that are common in
centralized power production, transmission, and distribution,” says research
analyst Dexter Gauntlet. “Comprising a number of specialized segments
spanning power classes, applications, and end-user customers, this market
offers a rich ecosystem of opportunities for market participants.”
While the diesel gen set market continues to understanding steady
growth, a boom in unconventional gas resources and tightening regulations
targeting stationary generator emissions point to a turning point in the
industry, according to the report. Many companies are shifting or
expanding their focus to natural gas gen sets and offer diesel-to-gas
conversion kits, reflecting recent fuel cost trends favoring natural gas in the
North American market.
The report, “Diesel Generator Sets”,
analyzes the global market potential for diesel gen sets, from less than 15
kilowatts to 6 megawatts, for inhabited, commercial, and industrial
applications. The study includes in-depth assessments of global regions
for capacity installations, an analysis of global gas resource expansion, and
profiles of the key industry players engaged in this market. Worldwide
market forecasts are provided through 2018 for annual installations and
revenue, segmented by region and by power class.
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