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HVDC/HVAC電力ケーブル敷設船市場 - 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測:船別、技術別、容量別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、競合別、2020年~2030年HVDC/HVAC Power Cable Laying Vessel Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented, By Vessel, By Technology, By Capacity, By End-User, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F |
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HVDC/HVAC電力ケーブル敷設船市場 - 世界の産業規模、シェア、動向、機会、予測:船別、技術別、容量別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、競合別、2020年~2030年 |
出版日: 2025年08月06日
発行: TechSci Research
ページ情報: 英文 180 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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HVDC/HVAC電力ケーブル敷設船市場は2024年に11億7,000万米ドルと評価され、2030年にはCAGR 9.08%で19億9,000万米ドルに達すると予測されています。
市場セグメンテーションは、HVDC(高圧直流)とHVAC(高圧交流)の両方を含む高圧電力ケーブルの輸送、ハンドリング、正確な設置のために特別に設計された船舶の配備、運用、進歩に焦点を当てた海事およびオフショアインフラストラクチャ産業の専門セグメントを指します。これらの船舶は、特に大規模な洋上風力発電所、国境を越えた相互接続、島の電化、送電網の近代化プロジェクトなど、エネルギー送電網の建設と拡張において重要な役割を果たしています。
市場概要 | |
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予測期間 | 2026-2030 |
市場規模:2024年 | 11億7,000万米ドル |
市場規模:2030年 | 19億9,000万米ドル |
CAGR:2025年~2030年 | 9.08% |
急成長セグメント | ケーブル補修 |
最大市場 | 北米 |
ダイナミッポジショニングシステム、ケーブルタンク、テンショナー、および高度な展開技術を備えたこれらの船舶は、さまざまな海底条件や厳しい海洋環境において、高圧ケーブルを安全、効率的、かつ正確に敷設できるように設計されています。同市場は、船舶運航会社、造船会社、技術インテグレーター、ケーブルメーカーで構成され、堅牢で弾力性のある送電インフラに対する世界の需要の高まりをサポートするために協力しています。再生可能エネルギー、特に洋上風力発電が拡大し続け、長距離・大容量の送電網の統合が必要とされる中、信頼性の高いケーブル敷設能力の必要性が高まっており、この市場はエネルギー転換の取り組みを戦略的に実現するものとして位置づけられています。長距離送電や水中送電の効率で知られるHVDC技術は、短距離や地域的な用途で一般的なHVACシステムとは異なるエンジニアリング能力を要求します。
洋上風力発電プロジェクトの急速な拡大
特殊船舶の高い資本コストと運用コスト
オフショア風力発電所の配備拡大が高度なケーブル敷設船の需要を牽引
The HVDC/HVAC Power Cable Laying Vessel Market was valued at USD 1.17 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.99 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 9.08%. The HVDC/HVAC Power Cable Laying Vessel Market refers to the specialized segment of the maritime and offshore infrastructure industry that focuses on the deployment, operation, and advancement of vessels specifically designed for the transportation, handling, and precise installation of high-voltage power cables-both HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and HVAC (High Voltage Alternating Current)-across subsea, offshore, and terrestrial environments. These vessels play a critical role in the construction and expansion of energy transmission networks, particularly in large-scale offshore wind farms, cross-border interconnectors, island electrification, and grid modernization projects.
Market Overview | |
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Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
Market Size 2024 | USD 1.17 Billion |
Market Size 2030 | USD 1.99 Billion |
CAGR 2025-2030 | 9.08% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Cable Repairing |
Largest Market | North America |
Equipped with dynamic positioning systems, cable tanks, tensioners, and advanced deployment technology, these vessels are engineered to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate laying of high-voltage cables across varying seabed conditions and challenging marine environments. The market encapsulates vessel operators, shipbuilders, technology integrators, and cable manufacturers who collaborate to support the growing global demand for robust and resilient power transmission infrastructure. As renewable energy sources, particularly offshore wind, continue to expand and require long-distance, high-capacity grid integration, the need for reliable cable-laying capabilities has intensified, positioning this market as a strategic enabler of energy transition efforts. HVDC technology, known for its efficiency in long-distance and underwater power transmission, demands a different set of engineering capabilities compared to HVAC systems, which are more common in shorter-distance and regional applications.
Key Market Drivers
Rapid Expansion of Offshore Wind Energy Projects
The global expansion of offshore wind energy projects is a major driver for the HVDC/HVAC power cable laying vessel market. As countries across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America increasingly commit to renewable energy goals and carbon neutrality targets, offshore wind has emerged as a critical solution due to its scalability, reliability, and high-capacity generation potential. Offshore wind farms require extensive underwater cabling to connect turbines to each other and to onshore grids, necessitating the use of specialized vessels capable of laying HVAC cables for shorter distances and HVDC cables for long-distance, high-efficiency transmission.
The complexity of offshore environments and the technical demands of cable installation-such as precise navigation, dynamic positioning, heavy payload handling, and subsea trenching-require purpose-built cable laying vessels with advanced technologies and onboard cable storage. These vessels are essential for reducing cable damage, improving installation efficiency, and lowering project costs. With offshore wind farms moving further from shore and increasing in capacity, the demand for HVDC transmission systems has risen sharply, as they enable efficient power transport over long distances with minimal losses. As a result, there is a growing need for vessels that can lay heavier, more robust HVDC cables at greater sea depths under challenging marine conditions.
Governments are launching mega wind projects, and transmission operators are investing heavily in subsea interconnections and offshore grid expansion, which directly increases the demand for modern, high-capacity cable laying vessels. Furthermore, the introduction of floating wind farms and hybrid interconnectors calls for even more specialized vessel capabilities, which are prompting investments in fleet upgrades and new vessel construction. The expansion of offshore wind in markets such as China, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States is accelerating year over year, reinforcing a consistent and long-term need for cable laying operations.
This is encouraging partnerships between wind farm developers and marine contractors with access to capable vessel fleets. As offshore projects increase in number and complexity, demand for specialized vessels capable of executing these projects efficiently and safely will continue to grow, ensuring sustained momentum in the HVDC/HVAC power cable laying vessel market. Global offshore wind capacity is expected to exceed 300 GW by 2030, up from under 60 GW today. Over 25 countries have announced national offshore wind targets for the next decade. More than $100 billion in global investment is projected in offshore wind development over the next five years. Offshore wind farms are now being built with individual turbine capacities reaching up to 15 MW. Asia-Pacific and Europe account for over 80% of current and planned offshore wind installations. Floating offshore wind capacity could grow to 20 GW by 2030, expanding deployment in deeper waters
Key Market Challenges
High Capital and Operational Costs of Specialized Vessels
One of the most significant challenges facing the HVDC/HVAC power cable laying vessel market is the extremely high capital and operational costs associated with the construction, maintenance, and deployment of specialized cable laying vessels. These vessels require highly advanced engineering designs, sophisticated cable handling systems, dynamic positioning technology, and specialized onboard equipment to ensure precision, stability, and safety during deep-sea cable installation. The upfront investment to build or retrofit a single cable laying vessel can run into hundreds of millions of dollars, making it a high-risk venture that requires long-term contract assurances to ensure return on investment.
Furthermore, these vessels are typically customized for unique mission profiles, reducing their flexibility for other commercial uses outside of cable installation operations. Operating costs also remain substantial due to the need for a highly skilled crew, rigorous maintenance schedules, constant technological upgrades, and compliance with stringent marine and energy industry regulations. Additionally, fluctuations in fuel prices, insurance premiums for high-value marine assets, and port logistics further inflate operational expenses. The cost intensity discourages new market entrants and limits the availability of vessels during peak demand periods, creating supply constraints and bottlenecks in project timelines.
For developers and contractors, these high vessel-related costs can substantially impact the overall budget of offshore wind or interconnection projects, often leading to delays, renegotiated timelines, or scaled-down scopes. Moreover, with rising demand for longer and more complex submarine cable routes, vessel owners are required to continually invest in upgrading their fleet capacity and capabilities to meet new technical and regulatory requirements, which puts further strain on financial resources. Financing challenges are also exacerbated by market uncertainties, geopolitical risks in certain offshore regions, and the cyclical nature of energy infrastructure investment.
Additionally, long lead times for vessel construction or retrofitting further slow down capacity expansion, making it difficult for the market to respond quickly to growing demand for power transmission infrastructure. The cost barrier not only restricts the scalability of the vessel market but also imposes limitations on how rapidly emerging economies and remote regions can be integrated into global clean energy grids. As the world shifts toward offshore renewable energy and cross-border interconnectivity, the high costs associated with specialized vessel procurement and operations remain a formidable obstacle to market growth and supply chain efficiency.
Key Market Trends
Rising Deployment of Offshore Wind Farms Driving Demand for Advanced Cable Laying Vessels
The rapid expansion of offshore wind energy infrastructure is emerging as a major driver shaping the HVDC/HVAC power cable laying vessel market. Governments and private players are aggressively investing in offshore wind farms to meet renewable energy targets, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance grid resilience. These offshore installations require complex and high-capacity subsea cable networks, often spanning hundreds of kilometers and operating under demanding environmental conditions. As wind farms are increasingly developed farther from shore and in deeper waters, there is a rising need for advanced cable laying vessels equipped with high load capacity, dynamic positioning systems, and precision handling capabilities.
HVDC systems are particularly favored for long-distance transmission due to their lower line losses and cost efficiency, thereby increasing the deployment of HVDC submarine cables. At the same time, HVAC connections are still widely used in near-shore wind farms and interconnector projects. This dual demand for both HVDC and HVAC technologies has pushed manufacturers and vessel operators to build or retrofit specialized vessels that can handle diverse cable types, varying voltages, and complex routing requirements. Additionally, cable-laying operations now require real-time monitoring systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and automation to minimize risk and ensure high installation accuracy.
The integration of smart technologies and digital controls onboard vessels is becoming a standard to support the scale and complexity of modern offshore energy projects. As more countries scale up their offshore wind capacity, the need for purpose-built cable laying vessels will intensify, creating a sustained growth trajectory for the market. Fleet modernization, hybrid propulsion systems, and higher environmental standards are also influencing newbuild and chartering decisions, aligning with the global push for greener maritime operations.
In this report, the Global HVDC/HVAC Power Cable Laying Vessel Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
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