Floating Power Plant Industry Overview

Study Period: | 2019 - 2028 |
Fastest Growing Market: | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market: | Europe |
CAGR: | < 9 % |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Floating Power Plant Market Analysis
The floating power plant market is expected to rise at a CAGR of approximately 9% during the forecast period of 2020-2025. Factors such as ability electricity generation in the areas which have limited infrastructure and the ability of the plant to be transported and provide rapid demand for power at specific locations are likely to drive the floating power plant market. However, rough weather conditions such as cyclones and tsunami, which destabilize the floating structures, are expected to restrain the floating power plant market.
- The renewable segment, due to its ability to produce clean energy, have impact on the world’s changing environmental conditions, is expected to be the largest segment in the floating power plant market.
- The development of technologies such as automation and digitalization in the floating power sector is going to decrease the operational cost of the plants and also reduce the human accidents on site, which is likely to create several opportunities for the floating power plant market in the future.
- Europe held a significant market share and is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. As of 2019, there are 13 announced offshore floating wind projects globally out of which 9 are in Europe region.
Floating Power Plant Industry Segments
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Floating Power Plant Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Floating Power Plant Market according to our research experts:
Renewable Segment Expected to Dominate the Market
- Floating renewable energy installations majorly includes solar and wind technology to generate electricity. These technologies are mounted on platforms that float on water. Most solar installations are done in stagnant waters such as lake or pond, while wind installations are generally done offshore in the sea or ocean.
- Water bodies cover 71% of the world‘s surface area, and the remaining 29% is cover by land. For the places or countries which have a limited amount of land and increasing populations, these floating renewable energy farms are very beneficial as they are movable, thus being capable of being transported to the place where energy requirement is high and also do not pollute the surrounding air or water in the process.
- As of 2019, the global offshore wind installation was 28,308 megawatts (MW), which was higher than the worldwide installation of 23,629 megawatts (MW) in 2018. The increase in the floating power plant has attracted many global investors who see this as a great and unique opportunity for renewable power generation.
- In 2018, a floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant was completed by Constructor China Energy Conservation Solar Technology Co., Ltd., and the EPC China Energy Engineering Group Shanxi Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd in the Suzhou city in China. The plant has an installed capacity of 70 megawatts (MW), and the solar technology provided in the project is from Ciel & Terre.
- Hence, owing to the above points, the renewable segment is likely to dominate the floating power plant market during the forecast period.

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Europe Expected to Dominate the Market
- European countries from several years have concentrated their focus on various new methods to generate electricity because of the limited land; the countries in the region have a significant amount of investments in the floating power plant market.
- Countries in the region agreed to the targets of the European Union for cleaner energy generation and installations to decrease the dependency of nations on fossil fuels, which directly or indirectly harms the environment. This is beneficial for several energy sources such as solar, and wind.
- Total S.A, a French oil major, in April 2019, signed an agreement with the developer Simply Blue Energy and acquired it 80% share of the United Kingdom’s floating wind project Erebus located in the Celtic Sea, in Wales. The floating wind farm is expected to have an installed capacity of 96 megawatts (MW).
- Hence, owing to the above points, Europe is expected to dominate the floating power plant market during the forecast period.

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Floating Power Plant Market Competitor Analysis
The floating power plant market is moderately consolidated. Some of the key players in this market include Ciel & Terre International, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Wartsila Oyj Abp, Equinor ASA, and Karadeniz Holding.
Floating Power Plant Market Top Players
Ciel & Terre international
Wartsila Oyj Abp
Equinor ASA.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Floating Power Plant Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Scope of the Study
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1.2 Market Definition
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1.3 Study Assumptions
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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4. MARKET OVERVIEW
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Floating Power Plant Installation Capacity Forecast, in Megawatts (MW), till 2025
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4.3 Recent Trends and Developments
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4.4 Government Policies and Regulations
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4.5 Market Dynamics
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4.5.1 Drivers
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4.5.2 Restraints
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4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
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4.7 Porter's Five Force Analysis
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4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
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4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
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4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes Products and Services
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4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Source
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5.1.1 Renewable
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5.1.1.1 Solar
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5.1.1.2 Wind
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5.1.2 Non-Renewable
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5.1.2.1 Gas Engines
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5.1.2.2 IC Engines
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5.2 Geography
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5.2.1 North America
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5.2.2 Europe
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5.2.3 Asia-Pacific
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5.2.4 South America
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5.2.5 Middle-East and Africa
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Mergers, Acquisitions, Collaboration and Joint Ventures
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6.2 Strategies Adopted by Key Players
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6.3 Company Profiles
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6.3.1 Ciel & Terre international
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6.3.2 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd
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6.3.3 Wartsila Oyj Abp
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6.3.4 Siemens AG
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6.3.5 General Electric Company
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6.3.6 Karadeniz Holding
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6.3.7 Equinor ASA
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Floating Power Plant Market Research FAQs
What is the study period of this market?
The Floating Power Plant Market is studied from 2019 - 2028.
What is the growth rate of Floating Power Plant Market?
The Floating Power Plant Market is growing at a CAGR of <9% over the next 5 years.
Which region has highest growth rate in Floating Power Plant Market?
Asia Pacific is growing at the highest CAGR over 2019 - 2028.
Which region has largest share in Floating Power Plant Market?
Europe holds highest share in 2021.
Who are the key players in Floating Power Plant Market?
Ciel & Terre international, Wartsila Oyj Abp, Equinor ASA. are the major companies operating in Floating Power Plant Market.
Floating Power Plant Industry Reports
In-depth industry statistics and market share insights of the Floating Power Plant Market sector for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Floating Power Plant Market research report provides a comprehensive outlook of the market size and an industry growth forecast for 2023 to 2028. Available to download is a free sample file of the Floating Power Plant Market report PDF.