Industries

The proportion of generator sets used in the major applications of peaking, back-up, and prime power is continually changing. While back-up (includes stand-by and emergency power) is the most common application, different market segments have varying proportions and growth for each application.

This report identifies and tracks the growth of gas turbine sales to industrial, institutional, and utility end users over the forecast period. Metrics included for total market, as well as small (up to 15 MW) and large (15 to 60 MW) turbines used in distributed generation.

Increasing needs for reliable power are leading to more emphasis being put on the controls segment of major genset manufacturers. This deliverable will profile major activity in the market for controls and associated technologies.

Various fuel-related technologies recently arrived on the market or are still in development. Products detailed in this section have considerable potential in increasing natural gas-driven engine efficiency and performance.

Natural gas and diesel continue to be the predominant fuels for generator sets, however the proportions within the market attributed to each fuel are changing. The natural gas-fueled genset market is growing at a faster rate than the diesel-fueled market, however continues to lag behind in market share.

Examines the current marketing and distribution strategies within each market segment, with analysis of innovations, successes and failures, and a discussion of marketing and distribution challenges facing the industry.

Update of the market share of leaders in three major sub-segments: up to 250 kW, 250 to 1,000 kW, and 1 to 5 MW. Shows market share estimates from 2001, assumed market share of 2002, and predicted 2003 proportions. Also discussion on the trends that are affecting market share, and which players are positioned well for the next coming years.