Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Waste Heat to Power systems are energy recovery technologies that convert low- to medium-temperature waste heat into electricity. Unlike traditional steam Rankine cycles, ORC systems use organic fluids with lower boiling points, allowing them to efficiently operate with waste heat sources such as exhaust gases, industrial processes, or geothermal energy. The process involves evaporating the organic fluid using waste heat, expanding it through a turbine to generate electricity, and then condensing it for reuse in a closed loop. ORC systems are compact, reliable, and require minimal maintenance, making them ideal for improving energy efficiency and sustainability across various industries.
Drivers:
The Asia Pacific ORC Waste Heat to Power market is propelled by several key factors. Firstly, the increasing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the urgent need to combat climate change across the region are driving industries and governments to explore sustainable energy solutions like ORC for waste heat recovery. Secondly, the rising costs of conventional energy sources are making waste heat to power projects economically more attractive, as they offer a way to generate electricity from a previously untapped resource, improving energy efficiency and reducing operational expenses.
Challenges:
The Asia Pacific ORC Waste Heat to Power market faces several challenges despite its growth potential. A primary obstacle is the high upfront capital investment required for ORC system installation, which can deter potential adopters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with budget constraints. The need for customized solutions due to the variability in waste heat sources across different industries and applications adds to both the complexity and cost of implementation.
Asia Pacific ORC Waste Heat to Power Market Key Players:
ABB, ALFA LAVAL, Atlas Copco AB, CTMI - Steam Turbines, Dürr Group, Enertime, ENOGIA, General Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Opel Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd., Ormat Technologies, Zhejiang Kaishan Compressor Co., Ltd.
Asia Pacific ORC Waste Heat to Power Market Segmentation:
By Power: Based on the Power, Asia Pacific ORC Waste Heat to Power Market is segmented as; (≤ 1 Mwe, > 1 - 5 Mwe, > 5 - 10 Mwe, > 10 Mwe)
By Region: This research also includes data for Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.