Backup Power Market Analysis Report 2025: Expansion of Data Centers, Hospitals, and Critical Infrastructure Supports Market for High-Reliability UPS and Gensets - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
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The global market for Backup Power was valued at US$12.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$16.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.
What Are the Factors Driving Growth in the Backup Power Market?
The backup power market is experiencing sustained growth as energy reliability, climate risk, and digital continuity emerge as non-negotiable business and societal priorities. From cloud infrastructure and healthcare to manufacturing and public safety, the strategic role of backup systems is broadening across mission-critical use cases and evolving infrastructure paradigms.
Key growth drivers include rising outage frequency, grid modernization delays, regulatory requirements for critical infrastructure continuity, and increased deployment of energy storage technologies. Demand is further reinforced by enterprise ESG commitments, regional energy security strategies, and backup's integration into broader distributed energy ecosystems.
As the global economy becomes more electrified, digitized, and decentralized, could backup power shift from a reactive safety net to a central pillar of proactive, sustainable, and intelligent energy resilience strategies worldwide?
Which End-User Segments, Regulatory Trends, and Deployment Models Are Driving Demand for Backup Power Solutions?
Data centers remain among the most demanding users of backup power, with uptime guarantees, tier certifications, and service-level agreements (SLAs) mandating multi-layered redundancy and zero-failure tolerance. Hyperscale operators are deploying modular UPS systems, dual-fed generators, and advanced battery storage to maintain power quality across fluctuating loads. Edge computing sites are also driving decentralized backup solutions to support latency-sensitive and distributed data architectures.
Healthcare, public safety, and critical municipal services are expanding backup investments in response to regulatory mandates and societal expectations. Hospitals, emergency response centers, and water treatment plants are required by law in many jurisdictions to maintain autonomous power for defined durations. Governments are also funding backup installations in schools, community shelters, and remote clinics to enhance emergency preparedness in disaster-prone regions.
Commercial and industrial sectors are increasingly adopting backup power to safeguard operations, protect assets, and maintain supply chain resilience. Manufacturing plants, mining operations, and logistics hubs are vulnerable to production losses during outages, leading to the deployment of multi-MW backup units or site-specific microgrids. In retail and banking, backup systems ensure uninterrupted service delivery, protect digital transactions, and maintain customer confidence in service reliability during power disruptions.
Report Scope
Report Features:
- Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
- In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
- Company Profiles: Coverage of players such as ABB Ltd., Aggreko plc, Atlas Copco AB, Bloom Energy Corporation, Briggs & Stratton Corporation and more.
- Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.
Key Insights:
- Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Diesel Generators segment, which is expected to reach US$5.8 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 4.0%. The Gas Generators segment is also set to grow at 6.7% CAGR over the analysis period.
- Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $3.3 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.4% CAGR to reach $3.3 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.
Segments
- Type (Diesel Generators, Gas Generators, Solar Generators, Other Types)
- Application (Standby Power, Prime Power, Peak Shaving)
- End-Use (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Other End-Uses)
Tariff Impact Analysis: Key Insights for 2025
What's Included in This Edition:
- Tariff-adjusted market forecasts by region and segment
- Analysis of cost and supply chain implications by sourcing and trade exposure
- Strategic insights into geographic shifts
Buyers receive a free July 2025 update with:
- Finalized tariff impacts and new trade agreement effects
- Updated projections reflecting global sourcing and cost shifts
- Expanded country-specific coverage across the industry
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute | Details |
No. of Pages | 380 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2030 |
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 | $12.2 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $16.8 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
Key Topics Covered:
MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- World Market Trajectories
- Backup Power - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Rising Frequency of Power Outages and Grid Instability Throws the Spotlight on Backup Power Solutions
- Growth in Digital Infrastructure and Remote Work Drives Demand for Residential and Commercial Backup Systems
- OEM Innovation in Hybrid, Lithium-Ion, and Hydrogen-Based Backup Systems Enhances Energy Storage Capabilities
- Expansion of Data Centers, Hospitals, and Critical Infrastructure Supports Market for High-Reliability UPS and Gensets
- Use of Solar-Integrated Backup Power Systems Aligns With Renewable Energy Transition and Cost Savings
- Adoption of Microgrids and Energy Management Platforms Improves Backup System Optimization
- OEMs Developing Plug-and-Play and Scalable Modular Systems Support Diverse End-Use Scenarios
- Rising Popularity of Portable Backup Units Supports Consumer Applications for Events and Emergencies
- Demand for Silent and Emission-Free Solutions Drives Shift From Diesel to Battery and Fuel Cell Technologies
- Government Incentives and Disaster Preparedness Programs Support Residential Backup System Deployment
- Industrial Facilities Embracing Backup Power to Meet Downtime Cost Targets and Compliance Standards
- Integration of IoT and Cloud Monitoring in Backup Power Systems Enables Predictive Maintenance and Remote Control
FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS: Some of the 41 companies featured in this report
- ABB Ltd.
- Aggreko plc
- Atlas Copco AB
- Bloom Energy Corporation
- Briggs & Stratton Corporation
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Cummins Inc.
- Doosan Corporation
- Eaton Corporation plc
- Emerson Electric Co.
- Enphase Energy, Inc.
- Exide Industries Ltd.
- Generac Power Systems, Inc.
- General Electric Company
- Himoinsa S.L.
- Hitachi, Ltd.
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
- Kohler Co.
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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