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市場調査レポート
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仮想発電所市場レポート:技術、ソース、エンドユーザー、地域別、2025年~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 |
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仮想発電所市場レポート:技術、ソース、エンドユーザー、地域別、2025年~2033年 |
出版日: 2025年05月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 150 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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世界の仮想発電所市場規模は2024年に21億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2033年までに139億米ドルに達し、2025年から2033年にかけて22.25%の成長率(CAGR)を示すと予測しています。市場を牽引する主な要因としては、持続可能なエネルギー源に対するニーズの高まり、エネルギー管理・制御システムの進歩、電気自動車(EV)の普及が挙げられます。
主な市場促進要因:主要市場促進要因の1つは、環境持続可能性への注目の高まりです。また、エネルギー生産の最適化ニーズの高まりも市場促進要因となっています。
主要市場動向:市場需要は、再生可能エネルギー源の採用増加やグリッド分散化へのシフトなど、多くの一次動向に後押しされています。
地理的動向:報告書によると、北米が明確な優位性を示し、最大の市場シェアを占めています。これは、同地域における政府の積極的な取り組みによるものです。
競合情勢:仮想発電所業界の主要市場プレーヤーは、ABB Ltd.、AGL Energy Ltd.、Autogrid Systems Inc.、Enel Spa、Flexitricity Limited(Reserve Power Holdings(Jersey)Limited)、General Electric Company、日立製作所、Next Kraftwerke GmbH、Osisoft LLC(AVEVA Group plc)、Schneider Electric SE、Siemens Aktiengesellschaft、Sunverge Energy Inc.などです。
課題と機会:市場の成長を妨げる主な課題の一つは、規制や政策の障壁です。それにもかかわらず、エネルギー資源の最適化は仮想発電所市場の最近のビジネスチャンスとなっています。
再生可能エネルギー源の採用拡大
持続可能な、あるいは再生可能なエネルギー源の採用が増加していることが、仮想発電所の需要を喚起しています。ソーラーパネルや風力タービンの設置が増加し、分散型エネルギー生成モデルが強化されています。分散型エネルギー資源(DER)の増加は、これらの資産の効果的な管理と最適化の需要につながっています。VPPは、様々なDERの円滑な統合、収集、管理を促進することで、自然エネルギーの可能性を引き出し、グリッドの安定性と信頼性を向上させる上で重要な役割を果たしています。さらに、いくつかの企業は、再生可能エネルギーの供給源を改善するために、他の利害関係者と提携しています。2023年9月6日、ABBモーションとWindESCoは戦略的パートナーシップを締結し、ABBはベンチャーキャピタル部門であるABBテクノロジーベンチャーズ(ATV)を通じて同社の少数株式を取得しました。米国を拠点とするWindESCo社は、風力タービンの性能と信頼性を向上させる分析ソフトウェアを提供するリーディングカンパニーです。WindESCo社のソリューションを活用することで、ABBは低炭素社会を実現する重要な企業として、また再生可能エネルギー発電分野での地位を強化します。
系統分散化へのシフトの高まり
系統分散化へのシフトの高まりが、仮想発電所市場の成長を後押ししています。送電網の分散化は、再生可能エネルギー源の送電網への取り込みを促進します。また、ソーラーパネルや風力タービンがさまざまな場所に設置され、分散型エネルギー発電システムへの貢献が期待されています。さらに、送電網の分散化の動向は、送電網の耐障害性の強化を促進しています。これは、気候関連の課題や自然災害に対処する上で特に重要です。2022年8月4日、テスラとPG&Eは、カリフォルニア州最大の仮想発電所を建設する計画を発表しました。これらの発電所は、送電網の信頼性を支える貴重な資源であり、カリフォルニア州のクリーンエネルギーの未来に不可欠な要素だからです。
高度なエネルギー管理・制御システムの開発増加
仮想発電所の必要性は、高度なエネルギー管理・制御システムの開発が進むことによって刺激されています。分散したエネルギー資源を同時に集約し、分析し、最適化するこれらのシステムの能力が高まっています。VPPは、この継続的な進歩により、エネルギー需給の変動により効果的に対応することができます。さらに、機械学習(ML)や人工知能(AI)アルゴリズムをエネルギー管理・制御システムに組み込むことで、VPPはエネルギー市場の変化を予測し、精度を高めて調整することができます。さらに、仮想発電所市場の主要企業は、さまざまな用途に強化されたサービスを提供するために、提携や買収に取り組んでいます。2023年1月10日、GM、フォード、グーグル、太陽光発電事業者は、供給不足時に電力網の負荷を軽減するシステムである仮想発電所(VPP)の利用を拡大するための基準を確立するために協力しました。仮想発電所パートナーシップ(VP3)は、このシステムの利用を促進するための政策を策定することも目的としています。
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.