Authored By: Sarah
31 Jan 2025

Renewable Energy Market Growth and Trends 2024-2028

The renewable energy market is set to expand by USD 708.6 billion between 2024 and 2028, registering a CAGR of 13.15%. Increasing global energy demand, driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization, has heightened the need for sustainable energy alternatives. The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and ocean power is accelerating, fueled by technological advancements that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Despite challenges such as infrastructure investments and intermittency issues, policy-driven incentives and falling module prices are bolstering the market’s expansion. Battery storage systems, particularly lithium-ion technology, play a critical role in renewable integration, ensuring grid stability and energy reliability.

Global renewable energy market 2024-2028

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Market Segmentation

  • By End-user:

    • Residential
    • Industrial
    • Commercial
  • By Type:

    • Hydropower
    • Solar
    • Wind
    • Others

By Region

  • APAC (51% market contribution)

    • China
    • India
    • Japan
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa

Key Market Dynamics

Drivers

The global energy crisis and increasing electricity prices have driven policymakers to focus on renewable sources. Utility-scale solar PV and wind energy lead installations, while distributed solar PV in residential and commercial sectors is gaining traction. Hydroelectric power remains a steady contributor, and geothermal energy is emerging as a viable alternative in select regions. Battery storage technology has evolved to address intermittency issues, enhancing the reliability of renewable power.

Trends

Technological advancements and declining costs have made renewables more competitive with fossil fuels. Smart cities and off-grid solutions are increasingly integrating renewables to reduce dependency on traditional energy sources. Offshore wind projects and bioenergy investments are expanding, while electrification in transportation is further boosting demand for renewable energy.

Challenges

Competition from fossil fuels remains a barrier due to their established infrastructure and lower upfront costs. Policy implementation, permitting delays, and grid connection issues also pose challenges to renewable project expansion. However, governments worldwide are accelerating policy measures and financial incentives to counter these obstacles.

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Key Players in the Market

  • ABB Ltd.
  • Acciona SA
  • Duke Energy Corp.
  • EnBW Energie Baden Wurttemberg AG
  • Enel Spa
  • ENERCON GmbH
  • General Electric Co.
  • Goldwind Australia
  • Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
  • Invenergy
  • NextEra Energy Inc.
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Siemens AG
  • Sinovel Wind Group Co. Ltd.
  • Sunrun Inc.
  • Suzlon Energy Ltd.
  • Tata Power Co. Ltd.
  • Vattenfall AB
  • Vestas Wind Systems AS
  • Xcel Energy Inc.

Recent Developments

Recent innovations highlight the sector’s growth, with Tesla unveiling high-efficiency solar panels, Siemens Energy partnering with Orsted for next-generation offshore wind turbines, and NextEra Energy integrating AI technology into renewable operations. With increasing investments, regulatory support, and technological improvements, the renewable energy market is set to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition.

 

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