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Global Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market to Reach US$45.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy estimated at US$34.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$45.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Thermal, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.9% CAGR and reach US$36.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Biological segment is estimated at 5.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$6.0 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.1% CAGR

The Biomass and Waste-to-Energy market in the U.S. is estimated at US$6.0 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.5 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% and 4.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.8% CAGR.

Global Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Biomass and waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies are increasingly recognized as pivotal components of sustainable energy strategies. Biomass refers to organic material derived from plants and animals, which can be used directly as fuel or converted into biofuels through various processes. Common sources include agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and dedicated energy crops. Waste-to-energy, on the other hand, involves the conversion of municipal solid waste (MSW) into usable heat, electricity, or fuel. This process not only helps in managing waste but also in generating renewable energy, thereby addressing two critical issues simultaneously: waste management and energy production. The integration of these technologies supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability and energy security.

The technologies used in biomass and WTE processes are diverse and continuously evolving. Biomass conversion methods include direct combustion, anaerobic digestion, and gasification. Direct combustion involves burning biomass in boilers to produce steam for electricity generation. Anaerobic digestion utilizes microorganisms to break down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas that can be used for heat and power. Gasification converts biomass into a syngas through partial oxidation, which can then be used to generate electricity or produce chemicals. Similarly, WTE technologies encompass incineration, pyrolysis, and plasma arc gasification. Incineration involves burning waste at high temperatures to produce steam for power generation. Pyrolysis thermally decomposes organic material at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, producing bio-oil and syngas. Plasma arc gasification uses electrically generated plasma to convert waste into syngas and slag, minimizing residual waste. These technological advancements enhance the efficiency and environmental performance of biomass and WTE facilities, making them more viable and attractive solutions for modern energy challenges.

The growth in the biomass and waste-to-energy market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, policy support, and increasing awareness of environmental issues. Technological advancements have significantly improved the efficiency and scalability of biomass and WTE systems, making them more cost-effective and capable of handling larger volumes of waste and biomass. Government policies and incentives, such as tax credits, subsidies, and renewable energy mandates, play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of these technologies. The increasing awareness and concern about environmental issues, particularly climate change and waste management, have spurred both public and private sector investments in biomass and WTE projects. Furthermore, the growing demand for renewable energy sources to meet rising energy needs and the shift towards a circular economy, where waste is minimized, and resources are reused, also contribute to market growth. The integration of smart grid technologies and advancements in material recovery from waste are additional drivers, enabling more efficient and sustainable energy production from biomass and waste resources. Collectively, these factors highlight the dynamic and multifaceted growth of the biomass and waste-to-energy market, emphasizing its critical role in the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Biomass and Waste-to-Energy market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:

Technology (Thermal; Biological; Other Technologies)

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 58 Featured) -

• Agrigas Energy S.A.
• Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
• Future Biogas Limited
• Hitachi Zosen Corporation
• ITOCHU Corporation
• Keppel Corporation
• Licella Holdings Ltd.
• Marubeni Corporation
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
• The EDF Group
• Veolia Environnement S.A.
• Wartsila Corporation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
  • Worldwide Renewable Energy Market: A Review
  • Global Energy Mix: 1990 Vs 2030
  • Global Renewable Energy Breakdown by Type: 2010 Vs 2030
  • Targets for Electricity Production from Renewable Energy Sources in Select Countries
  • Sustained Rise in Electric Power Consumption Drives the Need for Alternative Energy Sources
  • Projected Global Demand for Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035
  • Global Primary Energy Consumption (Billion toe): Growth Trajectory for the Period 1990-2040
  • Biomass and Waste-To-Energy: A Prelude
  • Major Categories of Biomass Sources
  • Biomass Market: Fast Facts
  • Waste-to-Energy
  • Stages of Waste Conversion Process
  • Technologies for MSW Treatment
  • Technologies for Processing Biomass
  • Supply Security & Environmental Concerns Boost Biomass Usage
  • Growth Drivers for Biomass Power Generation
  • Market Restraints
  • Waste-to-Energy Market to Register Strong Growth
  • Percentage of Municipal Solid Waste Burned with Energy Recovery in Select Countries
  • Asia Pacific to Drive Growth
  • Issues Surrounding Waste-to Energy
  • Recent Market Activity
• 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
• 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Automation Picks Up Pace at Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Plants
  • Rising Biomass Pallet Production Helps Biomass Industry Display Strong Growth
  • Rise in MSW Augurs Well for Market Growth
  • Global Waste Generation, by Region (in millions of tonnes/year): 2016, 2030, 2050
  • Startups Enter Waste-To-Energy Space
  • Innovations and Technology Advancements Spur Growth
  • Hydrothermal Carbonization Waste-To-Energy Technology
  • Researchers at UNIST Develop New Biomass Conversion Technology
  • Dendro Liquid Energy (DLE) to Offer New Growth Avenues
  • Micropower Projects: Providing Electricity to Remote Areas
  • Rise in Use of Biomass in Heat Applications
  • Biomass CHP as a Percentage of Total CHP Generation in Select Countries
  • Electricity from Biomethane Facilitates Pollution Reduction
• 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Thermal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Thermal by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Thermal by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biological by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Biological by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Biological by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Technologies by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

• UNITED STATES
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Long-Term Prospects Remain Favorable for Waste-to-Energy Market
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation in the US by Waste Type (in %): 2023
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management in the US by Type (in %): 2019
  • Rapidly Evolving Role of Renewables in Power Generation Widens Opportunities
  • Renewable Energy Consumption in the US (2023): Percentage Share Breakdown for Biomass, Hydroelectric, Wind Energy, Geothermal Energy, and Solar Energy
  • Biomass: A Promising Renewable Energy Resource
  • Cost Competitive Operations: Key to Growth
  • Challenges Facing Biomass Industry
  • Competition in the US Waste Incineration Plants Market
  • Leading Operators of Waste Incineration Plants in the US (2023)
  • Market Analytics
  • TABLE 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: USA Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: USA 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• CANADA
  • Bioenergy Sector: An Overview
  • Benefits of Bioenergy for Canada
  • Challenges Faced
  • TABLE 17: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: Canada Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• JAPAN
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Power Capacity of Waste Incineration Plants in MW in Japan: 2009-2023
  • TABLE 20: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: Japan Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• CHINA
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • China Sets Forth to Develop Low-Carbon Economy
  • Renewable Law: Encouraging Green Electricity
  • TABLE 23: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: China Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: China 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• EUROPE
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • A Glance at Waste-to-Energy Market in Select European Countries
  • Growing Image of Biomass as an Ideal Alternative Energy Source Favors Growth
  • European Renewable Energy Industry: An Overview
  • Renewable Electricity Generation by Source in EU-27 (2023): Percentage Share Breakdown for Hydropower, Wind, Biomass, and Others
  • TABLE 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• FRANCE
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Electricity Generation in France by Energy Source (2023)
  • TABLE 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: France Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: France 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• GERMANY
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Renewable Power Capacity in Germany (2019)
  • Renewable Electricity Generation by Energy Source in Germany (2023)
  • TABLE 35: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 36: Germany Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• ITALY
  • TABLE 38: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 39: Italy Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 40: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• UNITED KINGDOM
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Installed Capacity of Electricity Generation from Renewable Sources in the UK (2023)
  • TABLE 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 42: UK Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 43: UK 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• REST OF EUROPE
  • TABLE 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 45: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 46: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Waste-to-Energy Market
  • Municipal Solid Waste (generated per kg/version/day) in Asia by Country: 2019 and 2025
• INDIA
  • Market Overview
• AUSTRALIA
  • TABLE 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 49: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030
• REST OF WORLD
• LATIN AMERICA
  • TABLE 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 52: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Biomass and Waste-to-Energy by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Thermal, Biological and Other Technologies for the Years 2014, 2025 & 2030

IV. COMPETITION