Friday, 2 August 2013

Diesel-fueled generator sets

Diesel-fueled generator sets (gen sets) are distributed power generation units that use reciprocating internal combustion engines to produce usable energy from gaseous fuels. Distributed generation has the advantage of going online more quickly than traditional large centralized power stations, reducing demand pressure on the electrical grid and reducing inefficiencies that are common in centralized power generation, transmission, and distribution. As a source of emergency standby, prime, or continuous power, diesel-fueled gen sets are poised for continued growth in most regions and power classes but face increasing competition from natural gas and dual-fuel configurations.

The number of specialized segments within the gen set market spanning power classes, applications, and end-user customers offers a rich ecosystem of opportunities for market participants. As a whole, the market has experienced steady growth, but a boom in unconventional gas resources and tightening regulations targeting stationary generator emissions point to a turning point in the industry. Navigant Research forecasts that diesel gen set installations will reach 82 GW per year by 2018, instead of $198 billion in cumulative revenue between 2013 and 2018.

This Navigant Research report analyzes the global market probable for diesel gen sets, from less than 15 kW to 6 MW, for inhabited, commercial, and manufacturing 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 unavailable 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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