Africa Diesel Generator Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends And Forecast (2025 - 2030)

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Rising frequency of grid outages in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • 4.2.2 Rapid build-out of data-center capacity across Nigeria, Kenya & South Africa (Tier III / Tier IV)
  • 4.2.3 Telecom tower densification for 4G & 5G roll-outs
  • 4.2.4 Mining sector’s shift from grid to captive power in Central & Southern Africa
  • 4.2.5 Growing corporate demand for ESG-compliant “HVO-ready” diesel gensets
  • 4.2.6 African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) catalyzing cross-border rental fleets
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Accelerating price parity of solar-plus-lithium-battery hybrids at < $0.18 /kWh
  • 4.3.2 Diesel import-price volatility post-2022 IMO marine fuel reforms
  • 4.3.3 Stricter emission caps in South Africa (NEM:AQA) & Nigeria (NESREA)
  • 4.3.4 New gas-fired small-modular turbines displacing >2 MW standby gensets
• 4.4 Supply-Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
  • 4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Size & Growth Forecasts

• 5.1 By Capacity (kVA)
  • 5.1.1 Below 75 kVA
  • 5.1.2 75 to 375 kVA
  • 5.1.3 375 to 750 kVA
  • 5.1.4 750 to 2,000 kVA
  • 5.1.5 Above 2,000 kVA
• 5.2 By Application
  • 5.2.1 Stand-by/Backup Power
  • 5.2.2 Prime/Continuous Power
  • 5.2.3 Peak-shaving/Load Management
• 5.3 By End User
  • 5.3.1 Residential
  • 5.3.2 Commercial
  • 5.3.3 Industrial
• 5.4 By Geography
  • 5.4.1 Nigeria
  • 5.4.2 South Africa
  • 5.4.3 Egypt
  • 5.4.4 Kenya
  • 5.4.5 Algeria
  • 5.4.6 Morocco
  • 5.4.7 Rest of Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves (M&A, Partnerships, PPAs)
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis (Market Rank/Share for key companies)
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Products & Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Caterpillar Inc.
  • 6.4.2 Cummins Inc.
  • 6.4.3 Aggreko PLC
  • 6.4.4 Atlas Copco AB
  • 6.4.5 AKSA Power Generation
  • 6.4.6 Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
  • 6.4.7 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
  • 6.4.8 Perkins Engines Company Ltd
  • 6.4.9 Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd
  • 6.4.10 Briggs & Stratton Corp
  • 6.4.11 Generac Holdings Inc.
  • 6.4.12 Wärtsilä Corp
  • 6.4.13 FG Wilson (CAT)
  • 6.4.14 Doosan Portable Power
  • 6.4.15 HIMOINSA (Sumitomo)
  • 6.4.16 Rolls-Royce Power Systems / MTU
  • 6.4.17 Kohler-SDMO
  • 6.4.18 APR Energy PLC
  • 6.4.19 Siemens Energy AG
  • 6.4.20 JCB Power Systems

7. Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-space & Unmet-Need Assessment