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The Technologies and Incentives for Taking Immediate Action are in Place, Driving Opportunities to Accelerate Businesses’ Decarbonization Goals
03-Mar-2025
Global
Market Research
K996-01-00-00-00
EG_2025_1324
Decarbonization in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is a critical component of the global energy transition, presenting both significant challenges and massive growth opportunities. It will entail the optimization and electrification of the energy demand while transitioning to low-carbon energy sources. The C&I sector is heterogeneous, which makes it challenging to develop off-the-shelf solutions. However, the sector holds strong potential for achieving decarbonization. The incentives and technologies necessary for immediate action are in place, fueling prospects of accelerated implementation. Increasing environmental regulations and a heightened commitment to sustainability from stakeholders are driving many companies to lower their carbon emissions and adopt cleaner, more efficient energy sources.
This Frost & Sullivan report explores the main areas for C&I businesses to decarbonize, highlighting trends and the key technologies available. Market sizing and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue and annual installed capacity based on what is most suitable for the specific technology. The base year is 2024, and the forecast period is from 2025 to 2035.
Author: Jonathan Robinson
Scope of Analysis
Key Findings
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the C&I Energy Decarbonization Industry
How Companies Purchase Energy Decarbonization Solutions
Key Steps in the Energy Procurement Process
Energy Suppliers' Best Practices
The Universe of Corporate Energy Decarbonization Buyers
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Key Trends
Trend #1: Changes in Emissions Accounting Protocols and Reporting Standards
Trend #2: Expanding Focus on Supply Chain Sustainability
Trend #3: One-stop Shops for Energy Decarbonization
Trend #4: The Comebacks: Nuclear and Geothermal PPAs for Big Tech Companies
Trend #5: AI Accelerating Corporate Decarbonization
Corporate Energy Evolution: Key Action Areas & Technologies in C&I Energy Decarbonization
Clean Electricity Procurement
Clean Electricity Procurement: PPAs
Clean Electricity Procurement: 24/7 RE
On-site Generation: C&I Solar PV Forecast
On-site Generation: C&I BESS for Source Management
On-site Generation: C&I BESS Forecast
On-site Generation: Low-carbon Microgrids
On-site Generation: C&I Microgrids Forecast
Alternative Fuels: Expanding Ecosystem
Energy Efficiency: Steady Growth Forecast
Energy Management and Flexible Demand: BEMs Forecast
Energy Management and Flexible Demand: BEMs Evolution
Energy Management & Flexible Demand: Moving to Demand Response 4.0
Electrification: Commercial Heat Pumps
Electrification of Industrial Heating Processes
Electrification: Industrial Heat Pumps
Electrification of Fleets
Growth Opportunity 1: One-stop Shop for C&I Energy Decarbonization Solutions
Growth Opportunity 1: One-stop Shop for C&I Energy Decarbonization Solutions (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Solar-plus-storage Retrofits
Growth Opportunity 2: Solar-plus-storage Retrofits (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Medium-size C&I Demand Response Programs
Growth Opportunity 3: Medium-size C&I Demand Response Programs (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: 24/7 RE for Future-proof, Meaningful Decarbonization
Growth Opportunity 4: 24/7 RE for Future-proof, Meaningful Decarbonization (continued)
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- C&I Energy Decarbonization: Growth Drivers, Global, 2025–2035
- C&I Energy Decarbonization: Growth Restraints, Global, 2025–2035
- Corporate Clean PPAs by Region, Global, 2023–2035
- C&I Distributed Solar PV Capacity Additions in GW by Region, 2024, 2030, and 2035
- C&I BESS Annual Storage Capacity Additions by Region, GWh, Global, 2023‒2035
- CC&I Microgrid Revenues by Region, Global, 2023‒2035
- BEMS: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035
- Commercial Heat Pumps: Units Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035
- Industrial Heat Pumps: Units Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Maria Benintende |
| Industries | Energy |
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| Keyword 1 | Energy decarbonization market report |
| Keyword 2 | Industrial carbon reduction strategies |
| Keyword 3 | Commercial energy transition insights |
| List of Charts and Figures | C&I Energy Decarbonization: Growth Drivers, Global, 2025–2035~ C&I Energy Decarbonization: Growth Restraints, Global, 2025–2035~ Corporate Clean PPAs by Region, Global, 2023–2035~ C&I Distributed Solar PV Capacity Additions in GW by Region, 2024, 2030, and 2035~ C&I BESS Annual Storage Capacity Additions by Region, GWh, Global, 2023‒2035~ CC&I Microgrid Revenues by Region, Global, 2023‒2035~ BEMS: Revenue Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035~ Commercial Heat Pumps: Units Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035~ Industrial Heat Pumps: Units Forecast by Region, Global, 2023–2035~ |
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| WIP Number | K996-01-00-00-00 |
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